Ukrainian Referees Selected for Euro 2026
UEFA has appointed Ukrainian referees Denys Kutsyi and Mariia Myslovska to officiate matches at the Euro 2026 final tournament. The tournament is scheduled to run from January 21 to February 7, 2026, with matches to be hosted across three nations: Latvia, Lithuania, and Slovenia. This appointment highlights the growing international recognition of Ukrainian football officials.
Ukraine's National Team in World Cup Qualifying
The Ukrainian national football team continues its campaign to qualify for the World Cup. In the group stage, they will face teams from:
- Armenia
- Lithuania
- Czechia
The World Cup qualifying playoff semi-final is set for March 26, 2026, where Ukraine will play against Sweden. The final qualifying match will be against the winner of the Poland versus Albania pairing.
Ukraine's most recent qualifying match was against Iceland, which they won 2-0. The crucial goals in that match were scored by Zubkov in the 83rd minute and Hutsuliak in the 90+3rd minute. The Ukrainian referees selected for Euro 2026 will have a significant platform to demonstrate their professional skill on the international stage.
The selection of Ukrainian officials for Euro 2026 underscores the international recognition of their qualifications. This development could enhance the prestige of Ukrainian football and refereeing overall, while also opening new opportunities for the development of officiating within Ukraine.
Concurrently, successful participation by the Ukrainian national team in the World Cup qualifiers would mark an important preparatory step for future international tournaments.