US EditionMbappe, France Win WCup Qualifier
- France defeated Ukraine 2-0 on September 5, 2025, in Wroclaw, Poland, opening their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
- The match occurred in neutral Poland due to security concerns from Russia's invasion, and France started strongly with seven lineup changes.
- Michael Olise scored the opening goal after a pass from Bradley Barcola, while Kylian Mbappé secured the win late by eluding defender Illia Zabarnyi.
- Mbappé netted his 51st goal for France, matching Thierry Henry as the nation's second-leading scorer, and coach Didier Deschamps expressed satisfaction with starting the qualifying campaign with a win, given the high stakes involved.
- France's victory sets a positive tone in a challenging qualifying group and marks Mbappé's return to World Cup action since 2022's final loss to Argentina.
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The French team started its qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Championship with a 2-0 win over Ukraine. Despite the injuries of the Parisians Doué and Dembélé, it could not start better.
Against Ukraine, the Équipe Tricolore starts with three points in the qualifying for the World Cup tournament next year. A goal of Bayern star Michael Oise brings the French to the winner's road. Italy celebrates a Kanter victory in the debut of a world champion on the sideline.
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By winning against Ukraine (2-0), in Wroclaw (Poland), after losing a little bit of the match in the second period, the French team has already taken a step towards the 2026 World Cup. A success to be confirmed on Tuesday against Iceland.
France began on its way to the 2026 World Cup with a solid 2-0 victory over Ukraine this Friday, September 5, in a duel corresponding to the first date of Group D of the European qualifiers.
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