Football
Half a billion applications: excitement surrounding World Cup tickets breaks records
FIFA has reported unprecedented interest in the 2026 World Cup — the organisation has received over 500 million ticket requests, and distribution will be done by random selection.
Former head of the Ukrainian Football Association Andriy Pavelko is wanted
The former president of the Ukrainian Football Association, Andriy Pavelko, has been put on the Interior Ministry's wanted list. He is suspected of misappropriation of funds and forgery in the case of tens of millions of hryvnias in damages
Zidane is close to returning to football and could lead France after the 2026 World Cup
Zinedine Zidane has been named as the future coach of the French national team after the 2026 World Cup. It is reported that the decision has already been made, and an official announcement is expected in the near future
Kryvyi Rih, Zhytomyr, and Lviv to host Ukrainian Premier League Round 15 matches
On Sunday, 7 December, three cities — Kryvyi Rih, Zhytomyr, and Lviv — will host Ukrainian Premier League Round 15 matches. The programme includes: Kryvbas vs. Oleksandriya, Metalist 1925 vs. Veres, and Rukh vs. Polissya.
Ukraine learns potential opponents for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
If Ukraine qualifies for the 2026 World Cup, it could be placed in Group F with the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia. To participate in the World Cup, the team must go through the playoffs against Sweden and, if necessary, the winner of the Poland-Albania match.
UPL weekend: three championship matches will take place on Saturday
This Saturday, the Ukrainian Premier League will host three matches: LNZ vs. Obolon, Kolos vs. Shakhtar, and Kudrivka vs. Dynamo. Fans and supporters are already looking forward to the start of the 15th round of the 2025/26 season.
