Commentary on the match between Ukraine and France, 1:45 a.m. on September 6: Mbappe takes the lead, Les Bleus aims for 3 points

VHO - Commentary on the match between Ukraine and France, 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Ukraine is determined to keep points against championship candidate France, but with superior strength and stars Mbappe, Dembele, Tchouameni..., Les Bleus are full of opportunities to create a "rain of goals" in Wroclaw.

Ukraine vs France form

France will begin their journey to win a ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a trip to Ukraine.

In theory, Les Bleus will be at a slight disadvantage in terms of the home field. However, in reality, the fact that the match will be held at a neutral venue in Wroclaw (Poland) will help coach Didier Deschamps and his team reduce some of the challenges.

But having to face a direct competitor for the top spot in Group D, along with the only ticket straight to the biggest football festival on the planet, has become a big challenge for the blue team.

If they can collect all 3 points, the remaining task of Kylian Mbappe and his teammates promises to be much easier.

Since the 2022 World Cup final, only Germany, Spain, Italy and Croatia have beaten France.

Les Bleus' most recent tournament was the UEFA Nations League, where they finished third in League A after losing 4-5 to Spain in the semi-finals and beating Germany 2-0 in the bronze medal match.

The 2026 World Cup will be the last major tournament for Deschamps as France coach. The 56-year-old coach certainly wants his journey to last as long as possible. The scenario of the French team not being able to board the train to North America is very unlikely.

France has participated in all 8 recent World Cup finals. In the context of only being in a group with the presence of Ukraine, Iceland and Azerbaijan, the task of taking the top spot of the group for Deschamps and his team does not seem too difficult.

Considered the most formidable opponent, Ukraine is France's favorite "prey". In the last 12 encounters in all competitions, the Gallic Roosters have won 6, drawn 5 and lost only 1. However, that does not mean the away team can enter the match with a subjective attitude.

Will Kylian Mbappe and his teammates have a good start?

In the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, Ukraine and France were also in the same group. At that time, despite being rated much lower, the Eastern European representative still held their opponent to a draw in both matches with the same score of 1-1.

However, in all aspects, Ukraine is currently in a significantly weaker position. To prepare for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, coach Serhiy Rebrov and his team participated in two friendly matches. As a result, they lost 2-4 to Canada and only narrowly defeated New Zealand 2-1.

Difficulties on many fronts, including losing home advantage, put Ukraine at a disadvantage against a stronger opponent. Just getting 1 point would probably be considered a success for Zinchenko and his teammates.

Ukraine vs France team information

Ukraine: Goalkeeper Andriy Lunin and defender Oleksandr Tymchyk are absent due to injury.

France: William Saliba and Rayan Cherki are absent due to injury. Warren Zaire-Emery, Randal Kolo Muani and Matteo Guendouzi are removed from the list to Poland.

Expected lineup Ukraine vs France

Ukraine: Trubin; Konoplya, Zabarnyi, Matviienko, Mykolenko; Kaliuzhny, Zinchenko; Tsygankov, Shaparenko, Sudakov; Dovbyk

France: Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Konate, T Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Olise, Dembele, Thuram; Mbappe

Prediction: 1-2

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