Match report
France Defeats Ukraine 2-0 in World Cup Europe Qualification
Ukraine
0–2
FT
France
Sep 5, 2025
France secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Ukraine in their World Cup Europe Qualification match, thanks to goals from M. Olise and K. Mbappe. The match saw Ukraine unable to find a response as France's attacking prowess shone through, leaving the home team disappointed.
Key Facts
- • M. Olise scored the opening goal for France in the 10th minute, assisted by B. Barcola.
- • K. Mbappe added a second goal for France in the 82nd minute, assisted by Aurélien Tchouaméni.
- • Ukraine made four substitutions during the match, including A. Dovbyk and Y. Yarmolyuk.
- • France made five substitutions, with Adrien Rabiot and H. Ekitike among those brought on.
Lineups
Ukraine
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 12 A. Trubin (G)
- 2 Y. Konoplya (D)
- 13 I. Zabarnyi (D)
- 22 M. Matviienko (D)
- 17 O. Zinchenko (D)
- 18 Y. Yarmolyuk (M)
- 20 O. Zubkov (M)
- 6 I. Kaliuzhnyi (M)
- 8 G. Sudakov (M)
- 9 O. Gutsulyak (M)
- 11 A. Dovbyk (F)
Substitutes
- 1 G. Bushchan
- 23 D. Riznyk
- 3 T. Mykhavko
- 4 O. Svatok
- 5 V. Bondar
- 7 V. Vanat
- 10 M. Shaparenko
- 14 O. Ocheretko
- 15 B. Mykhaylichenko
- 16 N. Voloshyn
- 19 A. Bondarenko
- 21 O. Nazarenko
France
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 16 M. Maignan (G)
- 5 J. Kounde (D)
- 15 I. Konate (D)
- 4 D. Upamecano (D)
- 3 L. Digne (D)
- 8 A. Tchouameni (M)
- 13 M. Kone (M)
- 12 D. Doue (M)
- 11 M. Olise (M)
- 20 B. Barcola (M)
- 10 K. Mbappe (F)
Substitutes
- 1 B. Samba
- 23 L. Chevalier
- 2 B. Pavard
- 6 K. Thuram
- 7 O. Dembele
- 9 M. Thuram
- 14 A. Rabiot
- 17 M. Gusto
- 18 M. Akliouche
- 19 H. Ekitike
- 21 L. Hernandez
- 22 T. Hernandez
Timeline
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10' France Goal · Normal GoalM. Olise · Assist: B. Barcola
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46' France subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Doue · On: O. Dembele
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76' Ukraine subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Dovbyk · On: V. Vanat
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76' France subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Barcola · On: Adrien Rabiot
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81' France subst · Substitution 3Off: Unknown player · On: H. Ekitike
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82' France Goal · Normal GoalK. Mbappe · Assist: Aurélien Tchouaméni
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83' Ukraine subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. Yarmolyuk · On: Oleg Ocheretko
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83' Ukraine subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Sudakov · On: A. Bondarenko
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87' Ukraine subst · Substitution 5Off: O. Zinchenko · On: N. Voloshyn
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90'+2 France subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Kounde · On: M. Gusto
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90'+3 France subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Olise · On: M. Akliouche
Match Stats
| Stat | Ukraine | France |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 89% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 16 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 409 | 538 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 6 |
| xG | 1.84 | 2.21 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 6 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 353 | 477 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 9 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ M. Olise's early goal in the 10th minute set the tone for France's dominance over the match.
- ▸ K. Mbappe's goal in the 82nd minute confirmed France's control and sealed the victory, dampening any hopes of a comeback from Ukraine.