France's U20 team finished as runners-up in the European Championship after their defeat against Spain in the final of the 2026 European Junior Championship. Padel Magazine

The French men's team ends his Euro Juniors 2026 with a very fine silver medal. Opposed to the Spain In the final, the French U20 team lost to a stronger opponent, defeated 3/0 by the overwhelming favorite in the competition.

The title was decided in the first two matches, both won by the Spanish. France then put up a strong fight in the third match, but the French U18s came very close to securing a point that would have rewarded their fighting spirit.

Spain were too strong in the first two matches

The final got off to a bad start for the French. Gabriel Bessiere et Simeo Debroy fell in front of Riesco Mendez / Estebanez Estevez , on the score of 6 / 1 6 / 2 A difficult start against a very solid Spanish pair, who quickly put Spain in front.

Two male tennis players in navy shirts and white shorts high-five on a blue indoor court, one with 'France' on his back and both holding rackets.

In the second match, Nathan Perrot et Sacha Huard from La Marre They too had to bow down to Iago Fuertes / Delgado Blazquez The French put up a good fight in the second set, but the Spanish made the difference at crucial moments to secure the victory. 6 / 2 7 / 6 .

Two male padel players walk on a blue court, holding paddles and towels after an indoor match.

With these two victories, the Spain had already secured the European title.

The French U18s are very close to the point

The third match no longer had any bearing on the title, but it provided a huge battle. The French gave everything to try and secure a point of pride against the Spanish armada.

In a very close match, the French team ultimately lost. 6/4 6/7 6/4 A frustrating defeat, because they really came close, but also revealing of the mindset of this group: even when the title was already lost, the Bleuets continued to fight until the end.

A very successful Euro for France

This defeat in the final should not overshadow the French team's journey. France dates vice-champion of Europe , a totally deserved place considering his tournament performance.

The French U21 team had perfectly controlled their group stage, with only one defeat in nine matches played , conceded against Italy. After that, they rose to the occasion in the big semi-final, with a big victory against the Portugal , host country, to secure this European final.

Facing the Spain The French team faced a nation that was even stronger, the logical favorites for the tournament. But their performance confirms that this French generation has more than earned its place among the best in Europe.

The French U20 team therefore leaves with a silver medal, regrets of course, but above all a Euro Juniors Very solid. Well done to them for this week.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !