Former midfielder of the Ukrainian national team Oleg Shelaev shared his predictions for the 2026 World Cup qualifier match France vs. Ukraine, which will take place tomorrow, November 13, in Paris.
“Although these may be commonplace words, the match against France will be very difficult for the Ukrainian team. We need to be prepared for the fact that a large part of the game will take place on our side of the field, and therefore, the most important things for the 'blue and yellow' will be defensive organization and dedication. In such matches, that’s usually the case.
But if we manage to muster all our strength, we can aim for a draw. My prediction is 1:1,” said Shelaev.