Ukraine face France at Tarczyński Arena in Wrocław, Poland, on Friday in the opening match of their 2026 FIFA World Cup UEFA qualifying Group D campaign.
Ukraine are hoping to capitalize on their solid recent record, while France enter as heavy favorites with a star-studded squad and high tournament ambitions.
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How to watch Ukraine vs France online - TV channels & live streams
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Ukraine vs France kick-off time
The match will be played at Tarczyński Arena in Wrocław, Poland, on Friday, with kick-off at 2.45 pm ET for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
Ukraine vs France lineups
4-5-1
Formation
4-2-3-1
FRAUKR-Line up
UKRSubstitutes
Manager
S. Rebrov
FRA-Line up
FRASubstitutes
Manager
D. Deschamps
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Ukraine team news
Ukraine are dealing with a couple of important injury concerns. Forward Roman Yaremchuk is ruled out with a muscle injury, while winger Viktor Tsyhankov is doubtful due to a thigh problem.
The rest of the core group, including captain Oleksandr Zinchenko, dynamic playmaker Mykhailo Mudryk, and goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, is expected to be available.
France team news
France come into the match close to full strength. They have no major suspensions or fresh injury worries among their regulars, allowing Didier Deschamps to select from a deep roster that includes Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, and Aurélien Tchouaméni.
France’s defense has looked solid and their attacking options are among the best in Europe. Recent results include a 2-0 win over Germany and a narrow loss to Spain.
Form
UKR-Form
UKR- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 9/10
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 5/5
- Both teams scored
- 4/5
FRA-Form
FRA- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 11/8
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
Head-to-Head Record
UKRLast 5 matches
FRA1
Win
2
Draws
2
Wins
Goals scored
12- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5