Archive · 6 Sep 2025
France Beats Ukraine in World Cup Qualifying Match
France beat Ukraine in a soccer match to start their journey to the next World Cup.
The game was played in Poland because of the war in Ukraine.
France scored two goals, one by Michael Olise and another by Kylian Mbappé.
Mbappé's goal also helped him tie a record for most goals scored for France.
Other teams also played, with Italy, Switzerland, and Greece having big wins.
These matches are part of the process to see which teams will play in the World Cup.
France defeated Ukraine 2-0 in a World Cup qualifying match held in Poland.
Mbappé scored, tying Thierry Henry’s career goal total for France.
Italy secured a 5-0 victory against Estonia in their qualifying match.
Switzerland and Greece had significant wins, starting their qualifying campaigns strongly.
The top teams from qualifying groups will advance to the World Cup.
- Who
- France and Ukraine national football teams
- What
- France defeated Ukraine in a World Cup qualifying match
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Wroclaw, Poland (neutral site)
- Why
- To open their qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup.
- France vs. Ukraine Score
- 2-0
- France Goal Scorers
- Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappé
- Ukraine's Location
- Neutral Poland
- Other Match Scores
- Italy 5-0 Estonia, Switzerland 4-0 Kosovo, Greece 5-1 Belarus
- Mbappé's Achievement
- Tied Thierry Henry’s career goal total