Budapest, 28 October 2026 – A UEFA Youth League match between Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty (U19) and Hungary’s MTK Budapest (U19) took place in the Hungarian capital, ending in a 3–1 victory for the Kazakh team. The match was held as part of the second round of the 2026/2027 UEFA Youth League season.
The match was closely contested and full of exciting moments. Kairat player Daniyar Tashpulatov opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, while Abylai Toleukhan doubled the Kazakh team’s lead in the 79th minute. In the 87th minute, Hungarian player Daniel Varga narrowed the deficit, but Raimbek Kenesbekov scored Kairat’s third goal in the 89th minute, sealing a 3–1 victory for the Kazakh side.
Throughout the match, Kazakh students and members of the Kazakh diaspora residing in Hungary actively supported Kairat Almaty. United in the stands, Kazakh supporters created a warm atmosphere of solidarity and encouragement, sharing in the players’ joy of a well-deserved victory.
Following the match, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Hungary, H.E. Ms. Anel Bakytbekkyzy, congratulated the young Kairat Almaty players on their well-deserved victory, highlighting their high level of preparation, team spirit, determination and strong will to win. The Head of the Diplomatic Mission wished the athletes continued success, new achievements and further outstanding victories on the international stage.
Such sporting events contribute to strengthening the friendly relations between Kazakhstan and Hungary, while fostering the development of sporting and humanitarian ties between the two countries.
The return leg between Kairat and MTK will take place in Almaty on 4 November 2026.
