Women's Ukrainian Cup Triumph: Metalist 1925 Clinches Title

2025/2026 Women's Ukrainian Cup Final

According to Главком: Metalist 1925 emerged victorious in the Women's Ukrainian Cup final for the 2025/2026 season, held in Kyiv. The Kharkiv-based side defeated Kolos from Kovalivka 1-0 in the decisive match. This victory marks the club's 12th title in its history; prior to March 2024, the team was known as Zhytlobud-1.

The final was a tense affair, with the only goal coming from Zaborovets in the 25th minute. The final scoreline read Kolos (Kovalivka) 0–1 Metalist 1925 (Kharkiv) (0–1 at halftime).

International Football

In related international football news, Ukraine's national team fell to Sweden 1-3 in the semifinal playoff round for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ukraine managed to score only in stoppage time, with Ponomarenko finding the net in the 90+1 minute. Sweden struck first in the 6th minute, followed by two goals from Jokeres in the 51st and 72nd minutes.

It is worth noting that the top two teams from each group in the 2026 World Cup will advance to the Round of 16, along with the eight best third-placed teams.

The World Cup group stage draw is as follows:

• Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic
• Group B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
• Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
• Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey
• Group E: Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
• Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
• Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
• Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
• Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway
• Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
• Group K: Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia
• Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama

These developments continue to captivate Ukrainian football fans and promise exciting moments in upcoming competitions. Metalist 1925's victory underscores the growth of women's football in Ukraine, while the national team's semifinal playoff loss highlights the need for further squad improvement to succeed on the international stage.

As Metalist 1925 celebrates their hard-fought victory in the Women's Ukrainian Cup, it's essential to revisit how the finalists were determined earlier in the tournament. The path to the final was filled with intense matchups, showcasing the competitive spirit of the teams involved. For a closer look at the journey of the finalists and the key moments leading up to this decisive match, check out our detailed coverage of the tournament's progression here.