The Ukraine national team suffered its second defeat in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League campaign, losing 1-2 to Hungary in the fourth round. The Group B2 match took place in Trnava, Slovakia, and ended in a victory for the nominal guests. Following this setback, Andrea Maldera's team has significantly complicated its tournament standing in the battle for top group positions.
Match progression and dramatic finale
The fixture in Trnava carried immense importance for both sides as they both entered the match with four points. A tense first half yielded no goals, but immediately after the break, the Hungarian team took the lead through Milan Toth. Ukraine searched for an equalizer for a long time, and Roman Yaremchuk finally headed home from a right-wing cross in the 83rd minute.
Hungary's decisive goal and standings implications
However, the celebration for the Ukrainian side was short-lived: just a minute and a half later, Hungary launched a swift counter-attack finished off by Mark Csinger with a precise shot. The final whistle confirmed a 2-1 victory for Hungary. This defeat marks Ukraine's second consecutive loss in the current tournament following their setback against Northern Ireland.
November calendar and decisive fixtures
After four rounds, Ukraine remains on 4 points. In November, the team will play its two concluding group stage matches that will determine their final ranking: on November 14, Ukraine will play away against Northern Ireland, and on November 17, they will host Georgia.
