Northern Ireland Women U17 capped a perfect group stage with a 3-0 victory over North Macedonia Women U17 in the UEFA European U17 Women's Championship on March 6, 2026. The win secured top spot in the group with a maximum twelve points from four matches. Northern Ireland continued their impressive form, scoring twice in the first half to take control of the match. They added a third after the interval to seal another comprehensive victory and another clean sheet. North Macedonia, who had started well, were unable to replicate their earlier performances and were outplayed by the group winners. The result confirmed Northern Ireland's status as one of the surprise packages of the qualification round, advancing to the elite round in dominant fashion. The manager hailed an historic achievement for women's football in Northern Ireland.