Complete calendar of the Ukrainian national team matches in 2025

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 Images

Our 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