The president of UAF Andriy Shevchenko expressed his impressions of the draw for the playoff qualification for the World Cup. According to him, the teams that made it to the playoffs are very strong, and Ukraine will have to face Sweden. However, our national team has every chance of success, as the players are in good shape and with the right motivation.
If Ukraine reaches the qualification final, it will face the winner of the Poland - Albania pair. Shevchenko urged the players to raise their level of play and put in maximum effort for successful matches.
Preparation for Important Matches
The Ukrainian national team is actively preparing for the semifinal qualification match against Sweden, which will take place on March 26, 2026. After this match, the winners will play against Poland or Albania.
In the last match against Iceland, the Ukrainian team won 2:0, which increased their confidence. Goals were scored by Zubkov and Hutsulyak.
Results in Qualification
In previous matches, the Ukrainian team defeated Iceland 3:5, drew with Azerbaijan 1:1, and lost to France 0:2. The support of the fans proved to be very important for the team.
We must raise our level of play and prepare seriously for these matches if we want to reach the final tournament.
The Ukrainian national team is preparing for important appearances in the World Cup qualification and has every chance to demonstrate successful play and qualify for the final tournament.