Ukraine versus Azerbaijan: Key World Cup Qualifier Match in Kraków
On Monday, October 13, the Ukrainian national team will face Azerbaijan in an important World Cup 2026 qualifying match, amidst ongoing challenges related to the war.
Due to geopolitical circumstances, the game will take place in Kraków, Poland, at the Kraków Stadium, marking a significant event for Ukrainian football on the international stage.
This match constitutes the fourth round in the group stage, with the previous encounter in Baku ending in a surprising 1:1 draw.
The Ukrainian team has recently demonstrated resilience, beating Iceland 5:3 away, while Azerbaijan suffered a heavy 0:3 defeat against France in Paris.
However, the team led by Sergey Rebrov is dealing with a number of squad issues, including the absence of Viktor Tsygankov, Oleksandr Zubkov, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and the injured Georgiy Sudaikov from Benfica.
The match will be officiated by Austrian referee Sebastian Gishamer.
Kick-off is scheduled for 21:45 Kyiv time, with a live online broadcast available for fans eager to support Ukraine in this crucial contest.