Match report
France Defeats Ukraine 4-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe
France
4–0
FT
Ukraine
Nov 13, 2025
France emerged victorious over Ukraine with a convincing 4-0 triumph in their World Cup Qualification Europe encounter. Key moments included Kylian Mbappé scoring a penalty and another goal, while Houssem Aouar and Malick Olise also found the back of the net. Ukraine struggled to keep pace with France's potent attack, marking a decisive win for the French side.
Key Facts
- • Final score: France 4-0 Ukraine
- • Kylian Mbappé scored 2 goals, including a penalty
- • Malick Olise scored at 76th minute
- • Houssem Aouar scored at 83rd minute
- • Manu Koné and T. Mykhavko received yellow cards
- • Substitutions affected the flow of play for both teams
Lineups
France
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 16 M. Maignan (G)
- 5 J. Kounde (D)
- 17 W. Saliba (D)
- 4 D. Upamecano (D)
- 3 L. Digne (D)
- 13 N. Kante (M)
- 8 M. Kone (M)
- 11 M. Olise (M)
- 14 R. Cherki (M)
- 20 B. Barcola (M)
- 10 K. Mbappe (F)
Substitutes
- 1 B. Samba
- 23 L. Chevalier
- 2 M. Gusto
- 6 K. Thuram
- 7 C. Nkunku
- 9 H. Ekitike
- 12 M. Akliouche
- 15 I. Konate
- 18 W. Zaire-Emery
- 19 J. Mateta
- 21 L. Hernandez
- 22 T. Hernandez
Ukraine
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 12 A. Trubin (G)
- 21 O. Karavaev (D)
- 13 I. Zabarnyi (D)
- 4 O. Svatok (D)
- 22 T. Mykhavko (D)
- 3 B. Mykhaylichenko (D)
- 14 O. Ocheretko (M)
- 18 Y. Yarmolyuk (M)
- 8 Y. Nazaryna (M)
- 11 O. Gutsulyak (F)
- 9 R. Yaremchuk (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Y. Volynets
- 23 D. Riznyk
- 2 Y. Konoplya
- 5 V. Bondar
- 6 I. Kaliuzhnyi
- 7 V. Vanat
- 10 M. Shaparenko
- 15 V. Tsygankov
- 16 V. Mykolenko
- 17 G. Sudakov
- 19 N. Voloshyn
- 20 O. Zubkov
Timeline
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31' France Card · Yellow CardManu Koné
Foul
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52' Ukraine Var · Penalty cancelledY. Nazaryna
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54' Ukraine Card · Yellow CardT. Mykhavko
Foul
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55' France Goal · PenaltyK. Mbappe
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64' Ukraine subst · Substitution 1Off: Oleksii Hutsuliak · On: V. Vanat
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64' Ukraine subst · Substitution 2Off: Oleg Ocheretko · On: M. Shaparenko
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67' France subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Barcola · On: H. Ekitike
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68' France subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Cherki · On: M. Akliouche
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74' Ukraine Card · Yellow CardY. Yarmolyuk
Foul
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75' Ukraine subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Yaremchuk · On: V. Tsygankov
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75' Ukraine subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Mykhavko · On: O. Zubkov
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76' France Goal · Normal GoalM. Olise · Assist: N'Golo Kanté
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80' France subst · Substitution 3Off: Manu Koné · On: W. Zaire-Emery
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83' France Goal · Normal GoalK. Mbappe
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85' Ukraine subst · Substitution 5Off: Y. Yarmolyuk · On: N. Voloshyn
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88' France Goal · Normal GoalH. Ekitike · Assist: K. Mbappe
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89' France subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Kounde · On: M. Gusto
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89' France subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Olise · On: C. Nkunku
Match Stats
| Stat | France | Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 92% | 74% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 25 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 718 | 299 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 0 |
| xG | 2.70 | 0.00 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 0 |
| Possession | 71% | 29% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 663 | 222 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 1 |
| Saves | 0 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 14 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ 55th minute: Kylian Mbappé converts a penalty, breaking the deadlock and setting the tone for France's victory
- ▸ 76th minute: Malick Olise's goal extended the lead, cementing France's control over the match
- ▸ 83rd minute: Houssem Aouar's goal further demoralized Ukraine and secured a comfortable lead for France