"After a five-match unbeaten run, Didier Deschamps's side are in control of Group D and need just one more win to confirm qualification for 2026's tournament. Les Bleus were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in their last outing, a result that ended their winning streak but did little to dent their position at the top of the group."
"France will be without several important players for this international break. Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue both miss out through injury, while Tottenham striker Randal Kolo Muani withdrew after suffering a jaw problem. Midfielders Adrien Rabiot and Aurelien Tchouameni are also sidelined, creating an opportunity for N'Golo Kante to return to the national setup after impressing in Saudi Arabia. Manchester City's Rayan Cherki has been called up and could feature, alongside Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta."
"Ukraine, meanwhile, have steadied their campaign after losing to France earlier in qualifying. Serhiy Rebrov's men are unbeaten in their last three Group D matches, earning valuable wins over Iceland and Azerbaijan to keep their hopes of automatic qualification alive. Ukraine have their own absences to contend with. Roma forward Artem Dovbyk misses out due to a hip injury, while Volodymyr Brazhko is unavailable after experiencing muscle discomfort."
France can secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a win over Ukraine at the Parc des Princes. Deschamps's side top Group D after a five-match unbeaten run and need one more victory to confirm qualification. Les Bleus drew 2-2 with Iceland, ending the winning streak. Kylian Mbappe remains the primary offensive threat with 18 goals in 16 appearances this season. France face multiple absences — Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, Randal Kolo Muani, Adrien Rabiot and Aurelien Tchouameni — creating opportunities for N'Golo Kante, Rayan Cherki and Jean-Philippe Mateta. Ukraine are unbeaten in three since an earlier defeat, but miss Artem Dovbyk and Volodymyr Brazhko, increasing reliance on Ruslan Malinovskyi.
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