Ukraine U21 began their qualification campaign with an emphatic 4-0 away victory over Lithuania U21 on September 6, 2025. The Ukrainian side delivered a powerful statement of intent with a comprehensive performance full of pace and precision. Ukraine took the lead in the 15th minute and never looked back, adding a second before the half-hour mark to take firm control. They continued their dominance after the break, scoring two more goals in a ten-minute spell to put the result beyond any doubt. The comfortable win, coupled with a clean sheet, provides the perfect start for Ukraine in a challenging group and immediately establishes them as one of the teams to beat.