Ukraine's national team defeated Iceland and advanced to the playoffs: who are the rivals

According to glavcom.ua: Yesterday, the final round of qualification for the 2026 World Cup in football began, determining the participants of the playoffs, and Ukraine managed to secure a victory over Iceland in a relegation match. Ireland and Italy also advanced to the next stages.

Matches and Results

Group D

Ukraine - Iceland 2:0 (0:0)

Goals: Zubkov, 83, Hutsuliak, 90+3

Group F

Portugal - Armenia 9:1 (5:1)

Goals: Veiga, 7, Ramush, 28, Neves, 30, 41, 81, Fernandes, 45+3, 51, 72, Konsensyan, 90+2 - Spertsyan, 18

Group I

Italy - Norway 1:4 (1:0)

Goals: Esposito, 11 - Nusa, 63, Haaland, 78, 79, Larsen, 90+3

Important Victories and Draws in the Group

In the second round of qualifying for the World Cup 2026, Ukraine drew with Azerbaijan - 1:1. Earlier, the Ukrainian team suffered a defeat against France with a score of 0:2 in the qualifying match.

Support from Ukrainian Fans

During the match Ukraine - France, Ukrainian fans unfurled a banner reading «Fortress of Europe», demonstrating their support for the team.

Ukraine achieved an important victory over Iceland in the qualification for the 2026 World Cup, and together with Ireland and Italy, they will continue to fight in the playoffs. We hope that the team can continue its impressive performances and represent Ukraine well on the international stage.