France Aims to Seal World Cup Spot in Clash with Ukraine

On November 13, 2025, France will host Ukraine in a crucial World Cup qualifier that could see the hosts secure their spot in the 2026 tournament. As the Group D leaders, France will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in World Cup qualifiers to 17 games.

The match, set to kick off at 7:45 p.m. GMT, comes after France was left frustrated in their last outing, settling for a 2-2 draw against Iceland. Meanwhile, Ukraine has been steadily climbing the group standings, sitting just 3 points behind France after wins over Iceland and Azerbaijan during the October international break.

The high-stakes showdown at Parc des Princes in Paris promises to be an exciting affair, with both teams vying for the top spot in the group and a guaranteed place in next summer's World Cup. France, led by manager Didier Deschamps, will be determined to bounce back and secure the victory that would seal their World Cup qualification, while Ukraine will be eager to pull off an upset and keep their own hopes alive.