The road to the FIFA World Cup continues with a Group D clash between Ukraine and France in the opening round of UEFA World Cup Qualification. The match will be played at Tarczyński Arena in Wrocław, Poland, as Ukraine continues to play its home fixtures abroad.
Match Details
- Matchup: Ukraine vs. France
- Competition: World Cup Qualification – UEFA, 1st Round (Group D)
- Date: Friday, September 5
- Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
- Venue: Tarczyński Arena, Wrocław, Poland
- Broadcast Channels (U.S.): FS2, Vix Premium Deportes 11, FOX Sports
- Streaming: fuboTV
How to Watch
Fans in the United States can watch the game live on FS2 and FOX Sports, with Spanish-language coverage on Vix Premium Deportes 11. For cord-cutters, fuboTV will stream the game live, offering an easy option for mobile and smart TV viewing.
Team Form
- Ukraine: The Blue and Yellow recently earned a 2-1 win over New Zealand, but also suffered a 4-2 loss to Canada in their warm-up fixtures. Their attack has shown promise, but defensive lapses have been costly.
- France: Les Bleus enter in strong form, defeating Germany 2-0 before playing in a dramatic 5-4 loss to Spain. With star players across the pitch, France remain heavy favorites to win Group D.
Why This Match Matters
For Ukraine, playing “home” matches in Poland remains a challenge, but also a source of motivation. Earning points against France would be a huge statement in their qualification campaign.
France, meanwhile, begin their journey to the next World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. With stars like Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, and Aurélien Tchouaméni, Les Bleus will look to make an early statement of intent.
This opening-round match could go a long way in shaping the standings in Group D, where every point is vital.