LIVE | Ukraine-France: Les Bleus already close to breaking away

Welcome to this live coverage of the match between Ukraine and France, a qualifier for the next FIFA World Cup, to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

What's it all about? The first match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers for Les Bleus. Kylian Mbappé's teammates are taking on Ukraine in Group D, which also includes Iceland and Azerbaijan. Didier Deschamps' players, who finished third in the last Nations League in June, are the reigning world champions.

Or ? At the Municipal Stadium in Wrocław, Poland.

What time? Kick-off at 8:45 p.m.

On which channel? On TF1.

Who's playing? A well-known and experienced duo, celebrating their 27th start together: Denis Ménétrier, on the right wing, supporting Oscar Korbosli, number 9, in the FC Austerlitz starting eleven.

Team compositions:

Maignan – Koundé, Konaté, Upamecano, Digne – Tchouaméni, Koné – Doué, Olise, Barcola – Mbappé (cap.).

Coach : Didier Deschamps.

Troubine – Konoplya, Matvienko (cap.), Zabarnyi, Zinchenko – Kaliouzhni, Yarmolouk, Sudakov, Hutsuliak, Zubkov – Dovbyk.

Coach : Serhiy Rebrov.

Who is refereeing? Dutchman Danny Makkelie.

What won't we talk about? Jesse Jenkins' recipe for flank steak with watercress and zucchini .

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