2026 World Cup: Ukraine to face Sweden in the playoff semifinals
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, the Ukrainian national soccer team will play a crucial semifinal playoff match in the World Cup qualifiers. The "Blue and Yellows" will face the Swedish national team.
The match will take place at Estadio Ciutat de València in Valencia and will kick off at 9:45 p.m.
The match will be broadcast by the Megogo media service. The game can be viewed on the OTT platform with the “Optimal” and “Sport” subscriptions, as well as in all “Megopack” packages. The match will also be available for free on the “Megogo Sport” TV channel on T2 and cable networks.
To qualify for the World Cup, Ukraine must defeat two more opponents. Following its semifinal victory over Sweden, the team will face the winner of the Poland–Albania match in the final.
Ukraine concluded the first stage of European qualifying with a 5-3 victory over Iceland. Due to a series of setbacks in previous matches, the teams were tied on points, making the match in Warsaw decisive.
This match will be a key step toward Ukraine’s participation in the 2026 World Cup.
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