With the return of Slovakia, who haven't played since the inaugural edition, and U-17 newcomers Montenegro, a new record of 44 participating nations was set.

[1] The final tournament was played for the last time in Nyon with four teams.

Dutch player Vivianne Miedema set a competition record by netting eight goals in a match against Kazakhstan.

The group winners and five best runners-up advanced to the second qualification round.

For the first time Poland and Belgium reached the final tournament.