On Thursday, July 2, the Ukraine U-19 national team will play a decisive match in the group stage of the Euro 2026. The tournament, taking place in Wales, is entering its crucial phase: the "blue and yellows" are set to face the Serbian team. This match will be not just another stage of the group tournament, but an opportunity to guarantee a place in the semi-finals and qualify for the World Cup.

Group Situation and Tournament Prospects

The Ukrainians have demonstrated excellent form at the start of the tournament. In the first round, the team led by Dmytro Mykhaylenko secured a comeback victory over their Croatian peers with a score of 3:1. Thanks to this success, the Ukrainian national team earned 3 points and shares first place in Group B with the Italian team, which defeated Serbia 2:0 in their debut match.

The situation for the opponent is far from ideal. The Serbian team is at the bottom of the quartet, having earned zero points and scored zero goals in the opening round. This creates favorable conditions for the Ukrainians, however, in football, it is not just about winning a specific match.

Higher Stakes: World Cup Qualification

A victory over the Serbs will secure Ukraine's place in the Euro 2026 semi-finals. However, the significance of this match extends beyond the continental tournament. The European Championship simultaneously serves as a qualifying stage for the U-20 World Cup 2027. According to the rules, participation in the global forum is guaranteed to the semi-finalists of the current championship. Thus, advancing to the next stage is a direct ticket to the global arena.

Schedule and Where to Watch the Broadcast

The Ukraine vs. Serbia match will take place in the Welsh city of Bangor at the Bangor City Stadium. The opening whistle will blow at 20:00 Kyiv time.

Ukrainian fans will be able to follow the national team's game live on several platforms:

  • TV channel "Suspilne" and the "Suspilne Sport" platform.
  • Media service MEGOGO (in the "Sport" section via subscription).
  • Free TV channel "MEGOGO SPORT" in the T2 digital network.

The tournament in Wales will last until July 11. In the event of advancing to the knockout stage, in the final round of the group stage, which will take place on July 5, the Ukrainian national team will face the Italian team.