France vs Ukraine Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (UEFA)
by Alex Lawes ·
Updated
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Qualification is not yet wrapped up for the French but they should secure it this week as they welcome a frustrated Ukraine side to the Parc des Princes in Paris.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – FOX Sports
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Key stats
- France have lost only one of their previous 13 international matches against Ukraine (W7 D5).
- France are unbeaten in their last 16 World Cup qualifying matches (W11 D5).
- France have lost only one of their last 27 World Cup qualifying matches in France (W18 D8). They are unbeaten in 13 (W10 D3).
- Ukraine have lost only two of their last 14 World Cup qualifying matches (W5 D7).
France vs Ukraine prediction
France come into this one on the back of having gone behind against Iceland last month before then managing to salvage a 2-2 draw against the Icelanders in Reykjavik. Les Bleus sit three points clear at the top of Group D, with Ukraine sitting in behind Didier Deschamps two-time world champions.
The Ukrainians started with a point in their opening two qualifiers but they then produced a couple of victories in the October international break. After they defeated Iceland by five goals to three away from home, Ukraine then managed to edge past Azerbaijan by two goals to one in Poland.
Ukraine have shown they have attacking potential and France have proven themselves to be defensively susceptible, albeit the hosts remain favourites in the French capital.
France vs Ukraine tip: France to win & over 2.5 goals
