The European World Cup qualification campaign continues as France hosts Ukraine in Round 5 of the UEFA qualifiers. The match will be played at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Thursday, November 13, 2025, with kickoff set for 2:45 PM ET.
Match Details
- Fixture: France vs. Ukraine
- Competition: World Cup Qualification UEFA – Round 5
- Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Kickoff: 2:45 PM ET
- Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris, France
- Capacity: 47,929
- Surface: Grass
- Weather Forecast: Cloudy, around 59°F
How to Watch Live
Fans in the United States can watch France vs. Ukraine live on multiple platforms:
- FS2
- ViX Premium Deportes 8
- ViX
- fuboTV
- FOX Sports
Stream Live: Watch on Fubo
Team Form
France has been dominant in recent matches:
- Iceland 2–2 France
- France 3–0 Azerbaijan
- France 2–1 Iceland
- Ukraine 0–2 France
- Germany 0–2 France
They remain unbeaten in their last five matches, showing both attacking depth and defensive solidity.
Ukraine, meanwhile, has shown flashes of promise but struggles to keep clean sheets:
- Ukraine 2–1 Azerbaijan
- Iceland 3–5 Ukraine
- Azerbaijan 1–1 Ukraine
- Ukraine 0–2 France
- New Zealand 1–2 Ukraine
Ukraine has not kept a clean sheet in 11 straight matches, an issue they’ll need to fix against France’s potent attack.
Group Standings – World Cup Qualification UEFA
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals (±) | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9–3 (+6) | 10 |
| 2 | Ukraine | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8–7 (+1) | 7 |
| 3 | Iceland | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11–9 (+2) | 4 |
| 4 | Azerbaijan | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2–11 (–9) | 1 |
Match Insights
- France: Unbeaten in their last five matches
- Ukraine: Have not kept a clean sheet in 11 matches
Match Preview
France enters this fixture as Group A leaders, boasting a +6 goal difference and consistent form. With players in top shape and home advantage at the Parc des Princes, they’ll look to secure another three points and extend their unbeaten run.
Ukraine sits just three points behind and will fight to keep qualification hopes alive. Their attacking play has been strong, but defensive lapses could prove costly against a disciplined French side.
Prediction
- Prediction: France 3–1 Ukraine
- Likely Goal Scorers: Mbappé, Griezmann (France); Mudryk (Ukraine)
- Win Probability: France favored to win comfortably at home.