Nearly 5,000 fans attend Estonia's opening match at U-17 European Championship

The opening day of the U-17 European Championship final tournament, held in Tallinn and Rakvere, drew 5,160 spectators. Estonia's match against Spain attracted 4,724 fans, with organisers expressing heartfelt gratitude for the turnout.

The opening day of the UEFA U-17 European Championship final tournament in Tallinn and Rakvere drew an impressive crowd of 5,160 spectators, organisers announced. The highlight of the day was Estonia's national team clash against Spain, which alone brought 4,724 fans to the stands.

Organisers expressed deep gratitude toward supporters who came out to back the young Estonian squad in what is a landmark tournament for the country. Hosting a European Championship final tournament is a rare occasion for Estonia, and the public response on opening day has been seen as an encouraging sign for the rest of the competition.

The matches are being shared between two Estonian cities — the capital Tallinn and Rakvere — giving fans across the country the opportunity to experience top-level youth football up close. With thousands turning out for day one, expectations are high that crowds will remain strong throughout the remainder of the tournament.