The Republic of Ireland Women U17 produced a sensational away performance, defeating Belgium Women U17 4-0 in a UEFA European U17 Women's Championship qualifier on October 26, 2025. This stunning result was one of the shocks of the qualifying round, as Ireland dominated the highly-rated Belgian side from start to finish. Ireland scored an early goal to settle nerves and then added two more before halftime to take complete control. The second half saw Ireland manage the game expertly and add a fourth goal to cap a perfect display. The comprehensive victory, achieved against a traditional youth powerhouse, announced Ireland as serious contenders in the group. The Irish coach hailed it as a complete team performance, while the Belgian manager was left to analyze a surprisingly passive display from his team. The result dramatically altered the group's dynamics and table.