France qualifies for the FIFA World Cup finals

November 14, 2025 / 9:05 PM

Sharjah 24: The French national team secured qualification for the FIFA World Cup finals for the second time in its history after a dominant 4–0 victory over Ukraine at the Parc des Princes in the ninth round of Group D in the European qualifiers.

Match overview

France delivered a resounding performance in Paris, defeating Ukraine 4–0 and confirming their place in the upcoming World Cup finals.

Goal scorers

France’s goals were scored by captain Kylian Mbappé, who converted a penalty in the 55th minute and added another goal in the 83rd minute. Mickaël Ulisey scored in the 76th minute, while substitute Ugo Ekieke sealed the win with a goal in the 88th minute.

Historical context

The French national team, champions in 1998 and 2018, qualified for the 23rd edition of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This marks France’s 17th appearance in the World Cup and its eighth consecutive qualification.

Group D standings

France raised its tally to 13 points, securing first place and direct qualification. Iceland moved into second place with 7 points after a 2–0 victory over Azerbaijan, while Ukraine sits in third place with the same number of points but a lower goal difference.