[1] The tournament will be hosted at the Chișinău Arena, Moldova from 28 September to 5 October 2025.
[2] A total of 36 teams are participating, with 35 competing for a spot alongside hosts Moldova[1] in the finals.
The 25 nations with the highest rankings, including Portugal, Spain, and 2023 semi-finalists Slovenia and Ukraine, will enter directly into the main round between 25 and 30 March.
The other ten teams will compete in the preliminary round between 21 and 26 January 2025, aiming to secure the final three spots in the main round.
[3] Each national team have to submit a squad of 14 players, two of whom must be goalkeepers.