Players on the Ukrainian national team were promised €2 million for qualifying for the World Cup – media reports
The players of the Ukrainian national soccer team were to receive a cash bonus of two million euros from the UAF if they successfully qualified for the World Cup.
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It is reported that head coach Serhiy Rebrov and his staff did not pay sufficient attention to informing the players about the financial incentive ahead of the decisive playoff match against Sweden. The players expressed surprise that the coaches did not emphasize the opportunity to earn substantial bonuses as additional motivation. The lack of clear communication regarding the bonuses became one of the discussed aspects of the team’s preparation for the crucial match.
As a reminder, the Ukrainian national soccer team dropped in the updated FIFA rankings, falling from 30th to 32nd place.
The Ukrainian Football Association officially announced the end of its collaboration with national team head coach Serhiy Rebrov. The contract was terminated by mutual agreement following the team’s unsuccessful performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
