The Ukrainian national team will play in the playoffs of the Nations League in 2025 for the right to compete in the elite division of the tournament, and will also fight for a spot in the 2026 World Cup. The "blue and yellow" team also plans to hold several friendlies, the opponents of which will be determined later.
Ukrainian national team. Photo: Getty ImagesOur team will play eight official matches. The first will take place on March 20, when Serhiy Rebrov's charges will host the Belgium team in the Nations League playoffs. Additionally, in September, the Ukrainians will start the qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup, where their opponents will be Azerbaijan, Iceland, and also France or Croatia.
Ukrainian national team calendar in 2025:
Nations League. Playoffs for promotion to Division A
March 20, 21:45. Ukraine — Belgium
March 23, 21:45. Belgium — Ukraine
2026 World Cup. Qualifying
September 5, 21:45. Ukraine — France/Croatia
September 9, 19:00. Azerbaijan — Ukraine
October 10, 21:45. Iceland — Ukraine
October 13, 21:45. Ukraine — Azerbaijan
November 13, 21:45. France/Croatia — Ukraine
November 16, 19:00. Ukraine — Iceland
