Ukrainian footballers will meet their first challenge in the World Cup 2026 qualification campaign against France on September 5. The much-anticipated opening match of the group stage will kick off at 21:45 Kyiv time at Tarczyński Arena in Wrocław, Poland.
"This qualifier represents an important starting point for our campaign," – a statement that reflects the significance of this opening fixture.
Poland's Wrocław will serve as the host venue for the Ukrainian side, who continue to play their "home" matches on foreign soil. The choice of Tarczyński Arena provides a neutral ground for this high-stakes qualifier.
Football fans looking to catch the action can tune in to the MEGOGO media service, where the match will be broadcast live on "Megogo Football 1" channel. By the way, viewers without premium subscriptions won't miss out either – the game will also be available on the free "Megogo Sport" channel through T2 digital broadcast and cable networks.
For those preferring text updates, Football.ua will provide a live text commentary throughout the match.
Can Ukraine start their qualification journey with a positive result against one of football's powerhouses? The first step on the road to the 2026 World Cup certainly presents a formidable challenge.
