Live Blog! Ukraine vs France in the UEFA Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup: Real-Time Match Updates

Full-time

Maignan denies Ukraine one last time. France claim victory in Group D
Final score: Ukraine 0-2 France



3’ added. 

Mbappe makes history with his 51st goal for France.
Minute 90: Ukraine 0-2 France


GOAL! Mbappe doubles France’s lead!

Mbappe with a composed finish to make it 2-0.
Minute 82: Ukraine 0-2 France


Substitutions for Ukraine

Artem Dovbyk and Oleksandr Zubkov make way for Vladyslav Vanat and Oleksandr Nazarenko.
Minuto 79: Ukraine 0-1 France


Barcola’s last action!

Olise drives forward and delivers a perfect through ball, but Barcola fires over. Rabiot comes on.
Minute 77: Ukraine 0-1 France


France on the attack! 

Dembele lets fly from outside the box, but it’s way over the goal.
Minute 73: Ukraine 0-1 France


Tremendous chance for Ukraine! 

Konate clears off the line, and Zabarnyi’s header from yards out smashes the post. France lucky.
Minute 67: Ukraine 0-1 France


Second half begins

Ukraine restart in Wroclaw. No changes for Rebrov’s side.
Score: Ukraine 0-1 France.



Half-time

Ukraine win a corner after Dovbyk’s hopeful shot loops off Upamecano. The ball reaches Matviyenko at the back post, but he can’t connect. Referee blows for half-time.
Half-time: Ukraine 0-1 France


France corner!

Mbappe weaves his way into the box with a slick turn! Two Ukrainian defenders are on him, and while he can’t get the shot off, his cross to Olise is blocked. France wins a corner.
Minute 41: Ukraine 0-1 France


GOAL! Olise gives France the lead with a brilliant finish! 

France takes the lead! Olise scores a superb goal in Wroclaw,
Minute 10: Ukraine 0-1 France


Match begins in Wroclaw – Ukraine 0-0 France

The whistle blows! Ukraine and France underway. Score: 0-0
We’re live! Group D action kicks off: Ukraine 0-0 France



France aims to stay strong against Ukraine


The World Cup Qual. UEFA D delivers a key clash on September 5, 2025: Ukraine takes on France at the Tarczyński Arena Wrocław, in Poland. 

Currently, Ukraine sits in 4th place, while France holds 2nd place, both fighting for crucial points on the road to the 2026 World Cup.

In recent history, Ukraine and France faced each other twice last season, with tight results that suggest another thrilling encounter.