Ukraine's 2026/27 Nations League Campaign: Opening Against Hungary, Matches with Northern Ireland

Ukraine's 2026/27 Nations League Fixtures Revealed

According to Главком: Ukraine's national team has learned its schedule for the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League following the competition's draw. Placed in League B, Group 2, the Ukrainian side will face Hungary, Georgia, and Northern Ireland. Their campaign will kick off with an away match against Hungary on September 25.

Northern Ireland is among the opponents Ukraine will meet twice during the autumn fixtures, adding significant intrigue to the battle for promotion to League A. The Nations League offers crucial competitive matches between major tournaments. Northern Ireland's manager remains Michael O'Neill, who continues to lead the national team while also recently taking the helm at English Championship side Blackburn Rovers, a role he will hold until the season's end.

Ukraine's Nations League Group B2 Opponents

• Hungary
• Georgia
• Northern Ireland

This group stage presents Ukraine with an opportunity to showcase its strength on the international stage and compete for promotion. Performance in these matches is vital, as it influences FIFA rankings and seeding for future tournaments like the World Cup qualifiers. The group promises to be highly competitive, with all teams possessing considerable experience at this level, meaning the results could substantially impact Ukraine's ranking and prospects for further progress in international competitions.