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We are waiting for the playoffs.”, — write: football.ua

We are waiting for the playoffs.

Anatoly Trubin, getty images

Anatoly Trubin, getty images November 16, 2025, 11:01 p.m

Anatoly Trubin, the goalkeeper of the Ukrainian national team, spoke after the victory over the Iceland national team (2:0) in the final round of the 2026 World Cup selection. His words are quoted by UAF.

“Very happy. We haven’t done everything yet, but our World Cup dream is alive. Today, as you all saw, was one of our best games when I was with the national team.

Very happy, very happy. Each player gave not just 100%, but a million percent. The atmosphere is also great, the fans gave us even more emotions, energy, so I thank them very, very much.

I don’t know who was watching, because there was a lot of dirt in the last year and a half. Maybe we deserved it, but today we all see that we can play.

You just need to work even harder, believe in yourself and prepare now for the playoffs. The last time they played at the World Cup was in 2006, so it is necessary to realize the dream of both the players and the entire nation.

Everything comes at the right time. Yes, we had a very bad run, but we didn’t concede when we needed it the most, and that’s why I’m very happy. And it’s not just about my saves. Everyone fought, everyone worked. All well done,” said Trubin.

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