Mbappé’s cheeky chip seals France rout over Ukraine, World Cup spot secured | OneFootball

France is qualified for the 2026 World Cup! This Thursday, the national team thrashed Ukraine 4-0 in the fifth round of Group D of the European Qualifiers, at the Parc des Princes in Paris. The French goals were scored by Kylian Mbappé (twice), Michael Olise, and Hugo Ekitike.

Qualifiers Standings

With five matches played and only one remaining, France reached 13 points and secured early qualification, as Iceland, with seven points, can no longer catch up.

Ukraine also has seven points and occupies third place, directly competing for a spot in the European playoffs in the next round with Iceland. Azerbaijan, bottom of the group with just one point, is eliminated.

Tribute to the Victims of the November 13, 2015 Attacks

Before and during the match, tributes were paid to the victims of the November 13, 2015 attacks in Saint-Denis and Paris, which left 132 dead and 350 injured.

The ceremony began with a minute of silence before the start of the match. At the 13th minute, spectators lit up their cell phones while a banner with the colors of the French flag was unfurled in one of the stands, to the sound of the Marseillaise, the French national anthem.

The players and technical staff of the French national team wore the badge of the Bleuet de France Foundation, which assists veterans, war victims, and their families.

📋 Match Summary

🔴🔵 FRANCE 4 X 0 UKRAINE 🟡🔵

🏆 Competition: European Qualifiers (Group D – fifth round) 🏟️ Venue: Parc des Princes, in Paris, France 📅 Date: November 13, 2025 (Thursday) ⏰ Time: 4:45 PM (Brasília time)

Goals ⚽ Kylian Mbappé, 10′ of 2nd half (France) ⚽ Michael Olise, 31′ of 2nd half (France) ⚽ Kylian Mbappé, 38′ of 2nd half (France) ⚽ Hugo Ekitike, 43′ of 2nd half (France)

How was the match?

France opened the scoring at ten minutes into the first half. Olise received a pass inside the box, was brought down by Taras Mykhavko, and the referee awarded a penalty. On the kick, Mbappé scored with a Panenka, showing great skill to beat goalkeeper Trubin.

At the 31st minute, Kanté found Michael, who turned and finished with his left foot into the back of the net, extending France's lead.

Seven minutes later, at 38, Mbappé shone again. Ekitike, under pressure from the defense, managed to touch the ball before falling, forcing the goalkeeper to make a save. On the rebound, the number 10 just tapped it in, scoring the third.

The rout was sealed at the 44th minute. Ekitike broke through the middle and passed to Mbappé, who immediately returned it to the number 9 inside the box. He shot low and closed the score.

Upcoming Matches

France

Azerbaijan vs France (European Qualifiers) Date and time: 11/16 (Sunday), at 2:00 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Tofig Bahramov Republican Stadium, in Baku, Azerbaijan

Ukraine

Ukraine vs Iceland (European Qualifiers) Date and time: 11/16 (Sunday), at 2:00 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Polish Army Stadium, in Warsaw, Poland

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