Ukraine Women’s Team Drawn with England, Spain, and Iceland for 2027 World Cup Qualifiers
The draw for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers has placed Ukraine in Group 3 alongside England, Spain, and Iceland. The matches will determine which teams earn a place at the tournament in Brazil.
Coach Volodymyr Pyatenko’s Reaction
Head coach of the Ukraine women’s national team, Volodymyr Pyatenko, commented on the challenging opponents following the announcement of the draw. In his interview on the official UAF website, he highlighted the strength and current form of their rivals.
“England and Spain’s teams met in the final of this year’s European Championship. I think there’s no point adding more to the résumé of these teams, because they have long been dictating the fashion in women’s football. The Icelandic players are also progressing.”
He noted that England and Spain remain the main contenders in the group, but also emphasized that outcomes in football are never guaranteed.
“Rankings in football do not play. That’s why a lot will depend on the form the participants approach the upcoming battles, whether there will be personnel losses, what the psychological state will be… And then everything will be decided on the football field.”
Pyatenko expressed optimism about his team’s motivation and readiness to compete for a spot on the world stage.
Author’s Summary
Ukraine faces a challenging qualification group with top rivals England, Spain, and Iceland, yet coach Volodymyr Pyatenko believes determination and form will define success on the pitch.