Ukraine vs Azerbaijan: Key World Cup Qualifier Match — When and Where to Watch Live
On Tuesday, September 9, a pivotal match in the second round of the qualification process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in Baku, where the national teams of Azerbaijan and Ukraine will face each other.
This encounter is set to become one of the most significant fixtures on the football calendar, as its outcome will directly influence Ukraine’s chances of reaching the tournament’s final stage.
Live streaming of the match will be available on ZN.UA, with several viewing options for Ukrainian fans: a paid broadcast on the ‘Football 1’ channel via the MEGOGO media service, and a free broadcast on the digital channel ‘MEGOGO Sport’ accessible through cable networks and T2 terrestrial signals.
The game will be held at the Tofik Bakhramov Republican Stadium in Baku, kicking off at 19:00 Kyiv time.Both teams suffered defeats in the opening round of qualifiers.
Ukraine, hosting France in Poland, lost 0:2, with the French team scoring in each half yet displaying missed opportunities for the hosts.
Azerbaijan, on the other hand, was thoroughly beaten 0:5 by Iceland, placing it among the underdogs of the group.
Consequently, Ukraine aims to defeat the group’s designated underdog in this crucial match to improve its standings.
Ukraine’s squad, coached by Serhiy Rebrov, faces challenges due to key injuries — Lunin, Mykolenko, Yaremchuk, and Tsygankov have all withdrawn.
Many players lack game practice in European clubs, and the season has just begun in Ukraine.
The main goal is to secure a direct ticket to the 2026 World Cup, with second place in the group also offering a chance through playoffs.
The match will start at 19:00 Kyiv time, and its result will significantly determine Ukraine’s tournament prospects.Historically, Ukraine and Azerbaijan have faced each other only twice — in friendly matches in 2006.
In Baku, the teams played to a goalless draw, while in Kyiv, Ukraine secured a comprehensive 6:0 victory.
Today, Rebrov’s team has a real opportunity to rewrite history and take a decisive step toward qualifying for the World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
The task is clear: win this game and move one step closer to the ultimate goal of football excellence.