Ruslan Malinovskyi, getty images November 16, 2025, 11:40 p.m

Midfielder of the Ukrainian national team Ruslan Malinovsky spoke after the victory over Iceland (2:0) in the framework of the 2026 World Cup selection. His words lead Me.

“I had a half-moment, let’s say so. Maybe I should have played a little differently, found a player in the penalty area, then moved. They made conclusions, of course, it was difficult to find an opportunity to shoot, to play between the lines.

They celebrated in the locker room, but everyone understands that we have two matches ahead of us, not one. Ended this cycle on a good note.

First of all, I congratulate everyone in Ukraine on the victory. We hear the tribunes. We are always warmly supported here. I think they would have played more confidently at Arena Lviv or Olimpiyskiy. We hope that there will be a very good draw for us,” said Malinovsky.