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Play-off qualifying for the 2026 World Cup: a quick overview of Ukraine's opponents

Play-off qualifying for the 2026 World Cup: a quick overview of Ukraine's opponents

20 November 2025, 15:28

Introducing the blitz dossier of Ukraine's playoff opponents for the 2026 World Cup qualification, determined by today's draw.

Photo by the UAF press service

Qualification Group Position for WC-2026 — 4.

FIFA Ranking Position — 43.

FIFA Member — since 1904.

UEFA Member — since 1954.

Best World Cup Result — silver WC-1958.

Best Euro Result — bronze Euro-1992.

Head Coach — Graham Potter (England).

Main Star — Alexander Isak («Liverpool», England).

Photo: Dan Balashov

Qualification Group Position for WC-2026 — 2.

FIFA Ranking Position — 31.

FIFA Member — since 1923.

UEFA Member — since 1955.

Best World Cup Result — bronze WC-1974 and WC-1982.

Best Euro Result — quarter-finals Euro-2016.

Head Coach — Jan Urban.

Main Star — Robert Lewandowski («Barcelona», Spain).

Photo: Dan Balashov

Qualification Group Position for WC-2026 — 2nd.

FIFA Ranking Position — 63.

FIFA Member — since 1932.

UEFA Member — since 1954.

Best World Cup Result — has not participated in the finals.

Best Euro Result — group stage Euro-2016 and Euro-2024.

Head Coach — Silvione (Brazil).

Main Star — Blerim Dzemaili («Atalanta», Italy).