Commentator Oleksandr Mykhailiuk prepared a prediction for the 2026 World Cup qualification match between the French national team and the Ukrainian national team.
Serhiy Rebrov. Photo: UAF«The situation in our group is such that even two wins in two matches by our team do not guarantee a direct entry to the World Cup. Therefore, let’s be realistic — the primary focus will be on the head-to-head match of the Ukrainian national team against Iceland.
It’s very good that players like Tsigankov, Zubkov, and Sudakov have returned to our team. This gives us more options in attack. Although, on the other hand, Artem Dovbyk is injured, and it’s quite a significant loss, but the return of Roman Yaremchuk prevents Dovbyk’s injury from being a global catastrophe.
It’s possible that we will play with three central defenders against France and with two center-backs against Iceland. Overall, I don’t think our national team will win, but I have a feeling the match will be competitive. Bookmakers offer odds of 2.45 on the option „Ukraine with a handicap (+1.5)“. Good luck!!!», said Mykhailiuk.
