France hosted Ukraine on Matchday 5 of the UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers, in search of a win to safe qualification for the worldwide match. With a cheeky panenka end, Kylian Mbappé put Les Bleus forward within the match.
Sitting on the high of Group D with 10 factors, a win in opposition to Ukraine would seal France’s place in one more World Cup. France dominated the primary half, registering 10 photographs to Ukraine’s none, however the guests managed to carry on to a scoreless draw till the break. The second half, nonetheless, advised a distinct story.
After Taras Mykhavko introduced down Michael Olise contained in the field, referee Slavko Vinčić awarded a penalty to Les Bleus. Trying to lengthen his purpose document for the nationwide staff, Kylian Mbappé stepped up and coolly transformed with a panenka end within the fifty fifth minute, giving France the lead and securing their ticket to the 2026 World Cup.
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