We will score one. The domestic experts gave the verdict of the Ukrainian national team

There are two rounds left to play in the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament in Group D. What awaits the Ukrainian national team, which has a chance to make it to the World Cup, in the next match against the French? This is the question of the website journalist Sport.ua addressed authoritative domestic specialists who predicted the outcome of the upcoming meeting in Paris.

Tournament table The rest of the matches 13.11.25

• Azerbaijan – Iceland – 19:00
• France – Ukraine – 21:45

16.11.25

• Azerbaijan – France – 19:00
• Ukraine – Iceland – 19:00

Andriy Vorobei France – Ukraine – 3:1

“In the matches of your national team, you always expect a positive result, but in this game, the “blue-yellow” have few chances of success. It will be very difficult to counter the speedy French players, as our defense is not that fast. Moreover, Didier Deschamps’ wards look very powerful on their field, that’s why they will win.”

Ivan Getsko France – Ukraine – 1:1

“I would really like the head coach of our national team, Serhiy Rebrov, to ensure that the team has enough strength for the second and decisive match of this season against the Iceland team, otherwise the fans will hardly understand it. And as for the match against France, under any circumstances, you don’t want to fall on your face in the dirt. I don’t think that the French will push hard, they are, by and large, satisfied with a draw.”

Sergey Kravchenko France – Ukraine – 1:1

“I’m an optimist all my life, so I really want the “blue and yellow” to leave Paris not empty-handed. 1:1 would be a top option for us. There is no doubt that France will dominate. Let’s hope for our organization of the game in defense, counterattacks and luck. There is no way without her in this match.”

Eduard Tsykhmeistruk France – Ukraine – 2:1

“It will be an extremely difficult match for the Blue and Yellows.” France is the top European team, in matches against which it is not easy for anyone. I expect our team to play its best game, but at the same time it is necessary to save strength for the match against Iceland. Therefore, I do not rule out that there may not be an optimal lineup in Paris.”

Oleg Shelaev France – Ukraine – 1:1

“Even if these are banal words, the match against France will be very difficult for the Ukrainian national team. It is necessary to prepare for the fact that most of the game will be played in our half of the field, so the main thing for the “blue and yellow” will be organization in defense and dedication. That’s just what happens in such matches. If we manage to gather all our strength into a fist, we can hold on to a draw.”