Ukraine’s Women’s Beach Soccer Team Secures Commanding Win
Ukraine’s women’s beach soccer team defeated the Czech Republic 4–1 in the second round of the group stage at the 2026 Beach Soccer Euroleague. This victory marks the squad’s second straight win in the tournament, following an identical 4–1 triumph over England. With two wins from two matches, Ukraine is showcasing strong early form.
Match Details and Squad Lineup
Scoring for Ukraine in the match against the Czech Republic were:
- Anastasiia Klipachenko (6th minute)
- Yuliia Kostiuk (17th)
- Alika Koval (19th)
- Anna Shulga (33rd)
Czech Republic’s sole goal came from Martina Čížová in the 25th minute. In Group A’s other fixture, Switzerland beat England 6–1, highlighting the high level of competition in the group.
The women’s national team roster for the group stage includes two goalkeepers: Anastasiia Terekh and Oleksandra Kulyk. The outfield players are:
- Anna Prokopenko
- Snizhana Volovenko
- Margaryta Yurasova
- Yuliia Kostiuk
- Olha Kvach
- Anastasiia Klipachenko
- Iryna Bavzeniuk
- Iryna Dubytska
- Alika Koval
- Oleksandra Skybina
- Anna Shulga
Head coach Yurii Klymenko leads the team, assisted by Artem Kryvoruchko.
Ukraine’s schedule at the 2026 Beach Soccer Euroleague is as follows:
- May 20 – Ukraine 4–1 England
- May 21 – Ukraine 4–1 Czech Republic
- May 23 – Ukraine vs. Switzerland
- May 24 – Spain vs. Ukraine
The group stage runs from May 20 to 24 in El Puerto de Santa María, Spain. The tournament features two groups of five teams each. The top three finishers from each group advance to the Super Final, scheduled for September 8–13 in Viareggio, Italy.
Notably, Ukraine’s women’s team is also preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They recently lost 1–3 to Sweden in the playoff semifinal, with Ponomarenko scoring in the 91st minute for Ukraine and Gyökeres netting three goals (6th, 51st, 72nd) for Sweden.
Ukraine’s victories in the 2026 Beach Soccer Euroleague underscore the team’s growing strength on the international stage.
Building on their group-stage success, the squad is demonstrating readiness for upcoming challenges, including the potential Super Final. Participation in this tournament also serves as a key part of preparations for the World Cup, emphasizing the value of competing at the European level to refine the team’s performance. Maintaining their current momentum, Ukraine’s squad holds strong potential for further achievements in the matches ahead.
As Ukraine's women’s beach soccer team continues to excel in the Euroleague, the national handball squad is also gearing up for their upcoming challenges. Recently, they announced their schedule for Euro 2026, detailing the opponents and match dates. To learn more about their preparations and what lies ahead, check out the full story on the upcoming handball matches.