Group D of the 2026 UEFA World Cup Qualifiers already had a qualifier in the reigning World Cup runners-up, France. Ukraine, meanwhile, defeated Iceland 2–0 in Poland in a match that decided the second spot in the group.

In this way, Sergiy Rebrov’s side secured a spot in the playoffs, although its place in the next World Cup is not yet guaranteed. This upcoming stage will ultimately decide Ukraine’s fate.

Meanwhile, Iceland, who before this match held a playoff spot thanks to a superior goal difference, was ultimately eliminated, with its dream of appearing in the World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada now dashed.

The match was decided in the final ten minutes. First, Zubkov scored in the 83rd minute with a header, and Hutsulyak sealed the victory in the third minute of stoppage time

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