Ukrainian Amputee Football Cup Quarterfinalists Decided
The quarterfinal lineup for the Ukrainian Amputee Football Cup was finalized on March 8, 2026, following the round of 16 matches held on March 7 and 8. The teams progressing to the next stage demonstrated a high level of play throughout the competition.
Notable results from the matches on March 7 included:
- Kryvbas AMP lost to Vinnytsia AMP 1:3. Goals were scored by Pohorilyi (44) for Kryvbas, and Predan (25+1, pen.), Kovalchuk (28), and Berinskyi (40, pen.) for Vinnytsia.
- Kolos-Burevii routed Sich with a 12:0 victory. Scorers included Potapenko (1, 5, 8), Malchevskyi (23, 38), Fedorchuk (46, 50+1), and Vereskun (50).
- Podilski Vovky fell to Stal Bukovyna 1:2, with goals from Nazarchuk (11) and Iliin (16, 29).
- Shakhtar Stalevi defeated Pokrova AMP 2 with a score of 1:0, the sole goal coming from Romanyuk (5).
- Khrestonostsi lost to Pokrova AMP 0:3, with goals from Gatala (3), Osovskyi (11), and Kuts (49, pen.).
The teams that secured their quarterfinal spots on March 7 include Veres Mriia, Metalist 1925 Nezlamni, and Bartka. The final four matches are scheduled for March 14-15, 2026, and will be held in Kyiv.
National Team Secures World Cup Playoff Spot
In a separate and significant development for Ukrainian football, the national team secured a 2:0 (0:0) victory over Iceland in a World Cup qualification match on March 26, 2026. Zubkov (83) and Hutsuliak (90+3) scored the decisive goals. This win propels Ukraine into the playoff semifinals, where they will face Sweden. To qualify for the World Cup, Ukraine must now overcome two more opponents. The playoff final will be against the winner of the Poland vs. Albania match.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted across three nations in North America, adding further prestige to the qualification campaign.
The determination of the Ukrainian Amputee Football Cup quarterfinalists highlights the growing popularity and competitiveness of the sport within Ukraine.
Impressive results from some clubs, such as Kolos-Burevii's dominant win, point to an increasing standard of play. The national team's success in World Cup qualification also showcases the achievements of Ukrainian football on the international stage, which may boost interest in both amputee football and the sport overall within the country. Amputee football, or amp football, is a fast-growing adaptive sport played by athletes with limb differences.