Ukraine’s National Football Team Secures Dramatic Victory Over Iceland in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
In an exhilarating World Cup qualification match for 2026, Ukraine’s national team showcased resilience and determination by securing a crucial 5-3 victory over Iceland.
The match, held on Friday, October 10, in Reykjavik, turned into a true football spectacle for thousands of fans.
On the Leigardalsv���ur stadium, under the guidance of coach RT, the Ukrainian squad demonstrated their skill and precision, showing an impressive performance after recent setbacks.
From the very first half, Ukraine’s players displayed their mastery, scoring three goals, including a double by Ruslan Malinovskyi — his return to the national team after a long injury was highly successful.
Oleksii Gutsu�lyak also scored, helping to establish a 3:1 lead at halftime.
In the second half, Iceland actively pressed forward, managing to equalize twice by converting two chances.
However, in the tense final moments, Ukrainians managed to regain the lead thanks to long-range goals by Ivan Kalyuzhnyi and Oleg Ocheretko, securing a 5-3 victory.
Despite some cautions and increased Icelandic pressure, Ukraine collected vital three points, moving up to second place in the group standings, overtaking Iceland.
The team will face Azerbaijan on October 13, aiming to solidify their success and gather more points for a ticket to the World Cup.
This win boosted the team’s confidence and demonstrated their fighting spirit, which will be crucial in the upcoming matches and the overall qualification campaign.