Ukraine's Mini-Football Team Crushes Hungary to Secure Spot in Euro 2026 Final

Ukraine Advances to Euro 2026 Final After Dominant Semifinal Victory

According to Главком: Ukraine's national mini-football team delivered a commanding performance in the Euro 2026 semifinals, defeating Hungary 5-1. This decisive win propels the squad into the final, scheduled for June 4, 2026, where they will face the winner of the other semifinal between Serbia and Azerbaijan. The championship match kicks off at 9:30 PM Kyiv time and will be broadcast on Kyivstar TV.

Scorers for Ukraine in the semifinal clash included:

• Vadim Ivanov (22', 35')
• Denys Blank (23')
• Oleksandr Kolesnikov (41')
• Dmytro Sorokin (48')

Hungary's lone goal came from Kesha in the 33rd minute. Ukraine's team showcased exceptional skill and a well-executed game plan, securing a comfortable margin of victory.

Ukraine's Mini-Football Roster and Broader Football Context

The Ukrainian mini-football squad features goalkeepers:

• Yaroslav Morykyshka
• Myroslav Magurskyi

and field players:

• Andriy Zahranychnyi
• Andriy Kovalchuk
• Stanyslav Hnatkovskyi
• Mykhailo Hrytsyny
• Vadim Ivanov
• Dmytro Sorokin
• Nikita Sinitsyn
• Dmytro Klochko
• Serhiy Lapa
• Andriy Tsopa
• Ihor Tykhnenko
• Oleksandr Kolesnikov
• Denys Blank
• Oleksandr Tarasyuk
• Artem Sokhatskyi

In contrast to the mini-football team's success, Ukraine's traditional football (soccer) national team suffered a 1-3 defeat to Sweden in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup playoffs. Ponomarenko scored Ukraine's only goal in stoppage time (90+1'), while Gyökeres netted a hat-trick for Sweden (6', 51', 72').

These contrasting outcomes highlight the mixed results for Ukrainian teams on the international stage. However, the mini-football squad's triumph offers a significant morale boost ahead of the Euro 2026 final, which stands as a pivotal event for Ukrainian sports. The team's strong performance underscores the growing competitiveness of Ukrainian athletes globally, providing a bright spot amid recent football setbacks.

While the mini-football team's recent success has brought joy to Ukrainian fans, it's worth noting the contrasting fate of the traditional football squad. Their elimination from Euro 2024 at the hands of Spain in a tense shootout serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by Ukrainian teams on the international stage. For a detailed account of that match and its implications, you can read more about the heartbreaking exit from Euro 2024 here.