Ukrainian Association of Football

The heart of Ukrainian football since 1991

UAF

Year of UAF Foundation

The beginning of the era of independent Ukrainian football.

UEFA

UEFA Membership

Ukraine becomes part of the European football family.

FIFA

FIFA Membership

International recognition and participation in world football.

National Teams Achievements

  • First Steps

    After independence, Ukraine created its own national team which played its debut match in 1992 against Hungary.

  • Stepping onto the International Stage

    The team consistently competed in World Cup and European Championship qualifiers. In 2006, Ukraine qualified for its first World Cup.

  • Formation of a New Generation

    After success in Germany, the team underwent a generational change. Andriy Shevchenko became a symbol of a new era in Ukrainian football.

  • Euro on Home Soil

    Ukraine co-hosted the 2012 European Championship with Poland.

  • A New Style of Play

    Under Shevchenko's leadership, the team began to showcase modern attacking football.

  • Stability and Ambitions

    The team continues to develop and sets ambitious goals for the future.

Latest News

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Tickets for the final of the Vbet Cup of Ukraine 2025/2026 between Chernihiv and Dynamo are now on sale

Dear fans! Tickets for the final of the Vbet Cup of Ukraine 2025/2026 between FC Chernihiv and Dynamo (Kyiv) are now available for purchase.

08 May 2026, 15:15
Open Football Festivals in Kyiv

Students from the Kyiv youth football hub conducted a nationwide project of the Ukrainian Football Association for children.

07 May 2026, 18:47
Commentary of the UAF Referees Committee on the referees' interpretation of individual game episodes of the matches of the 26th round of the VBET Ukrainian Premier League-2025/2026

The Ukrainian Football Association's committee of referees, together with consultant Nicola Rizzoli, explained the interpretations of specific game episodes from matches in the 26th round of the VBET Ukrainian Premier League-2025/2026.

07 May 2026, 10:19
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