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Friendly victories for Germany and Poland a few days before the start of the World Cup
Just 24 hours before the start of the World Cup in Qatar on Wednesday (November 16), Germany and Poland celebrated 1-0 friendly wins against Oman and Chile.
Only 24 hours before the first whistle at the World Cup in Qatar, several friendlies took place on Wednesday evening (11/16), in which the German national team played against Oman and Poland played against Chile.
Hansi Flick’s side struggled against Oman in the match between the two sides in Muscat, with the win coming in the 80th minute, with Niklas Fjulkrug coming on as a substitute for Mukoko in the 46th minute and making history.
The Werder Bremen striker hit the bull’s-eye on his debut with the team, while also becoming the oldest player (other than a goalkeeper) to make his debut for the German national team in the last 20 years. 29 years and 280 days (he took the record from Martin Max, who debuted in 2002 at 33 years and 253 days).
But he wasn’t the only German to set a record: Mukoko was given playing time and at 17 years and 361 days became the youngest to debut with his country’s national team since 1954 and the legendary Uwe Zeller.
The composition of Germany: Neuer, Klostermann (34′ Bela-Kotsap), Kerrer, Gunder (46. Sloterbeck), Raum (46′ Gunder), Guedogan (65′ Brandt), Goretzka (46′ Kimmich), Hoffmann, Havertz, Sane, Mukoko (46 ‘) Fulkrug)
The match against Poland in Warsaw was also decided in the final, in which the Europeans won 1-0 thanks to a close-range goal from Salernitana striker Krzysztof Piontek in the 85th minute.
It should be noted that AEK midfielder Damian Simanski came on in the 67th minute in place of – his former Union teammate – Gregorz Krychowiak.
The composition of Poland: Skorupski, Kivior, Glik (46′ Berezinski), Bednarek (79′ Vietska), Gamni, Sebastian Szymanski, Zurkowski, Krychowiak (67′ Damian Szymanski), Frankovski (67′ Grosicki), Swinderski (59′ Kaminski), Milik (59 ‘Piontek)
The results of the most important friendlies on Wednesday:
- Saudi Arabia – Croatia 0-1
- Iran – Tunisia 0-2
- United Arab Emirates – Argentina 0-5
- Ivory Coast – Burundi 4-0
- Andorra – Austria 0-1
- Czech Republic – Faroe Islands 5-0
- Kosovo – Armenia 2-2
- Latvia – Estonia 1-1
- Moldova – Azerbaijan 1-2
- Oman – Germany 0-1
- Poland – Chile 1-0
- Turkey – Scotland 2-1
- Cyprus – Bulgaria 0-2
- Mexico – Sweden 1-2
Source: sport 24
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For many, the coming year is associated with bright hopes and expectations of changes for the better in life and work. The famous football coach is no exception. Vladimir SharanShared with the reporter Spor.ua Statements about the New Year theme.
– Until what age did you believe in Santa Claus?
– I don’t even remember. Probably up to age six. No more. Until I went to school.
– What is the most unusual New Year celebration in your life?
– The most unusual and extraordinary was the New Year, which I spent in Israel during my stay as a player in the USSR youth team. An international tournament was organized in this country, in which our team participated. It’s plus twenty outside and we’re celebrating the new year in shorts and T-shirts.
The next day we had to play against the Swedish national team in the final. The Swedes sat next to our table on New Year’s Eve, they saw how we relaxed, and how we relaxed. Believe me, we rested much better and played much better (smiles). As it turned out, the Swedes were very weak at the festive table. We won the final match 2-0.
– As a Ukrainian citizen and a football coach, what do you expect from the new year 2026?
– To be honest, everyone is waiting for one thing; peace. And I’m not the only one who can say that. If there is peace, everything will return to normal. I really want the war to end as soon as possible, for people to be free, for parents not to bury their children. This is the most important thing. And as a coach, I expect changes for the better in our football.
I would like the Ukrainian championship to be full-fledged and finally achieve some kind of stability. And also for the Ukrainian national team to successfully pass the World Cup play-off tests and please the fans as often as possible. I also really want the football players in our club to have a good future, to become real football masters, to gain recognition and to be invited to various national teams.
Source: Sport UA
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Ukraine national football teams completed 2025and the Ukrainian Football Federation summarize the results.
UAF releases all goals of men’s and women’s national teams in 2025
Sergei Rebrov’s team had an unsuccessful start to 2025, losing to Belgium in the Nations League play-offs (3:1, 0:3). The blue-yellows played two friendly matches against Canada (2:4) and New Zealand (2:1) in June.
In the autumn, the Ukrainian team qualified for the 2026 World Cup and took second place in the group with France, Iceland and Azerbaijan. The blue-yellows made it to the play-offs to participate in the World Cup. During the year, the team had 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, average score: 17-20.
VIDEO. All goals of the Ukrainian men’s team in 2025
VIDEO. All goals of the Ukrainian women’s team in 2025
Source: Sport UA
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Ukraine national football teams completed 2025and the Ukrainian Football Federation summarize the results.
UAF reported: “In 2025, 156 matches (including friendly matches against clubs) were played by Ukrainian national, junior and youth men’s and women’s football teams, futsal, beach football and amphibious teams.”
Sergei Rebrov’s team had an unsuccessful start to 2025, losing to Belgium in the Nations League play-offs (3:1, 0:3). The blue-yellows played two friendly matches against Canada (2:4) and New Zealand (2:1) in June.
In the autumn, the Ukrainian team qualified for the 2026 World Cup and took second place in the group with France, Iceland and Azerbaijan. The blue-yellows made it to the play-offs to participate in the World Cup. During the year, the team had 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, average score: 17-20.
Statistics: 10 matches of the Ukrainian national team in 2025 (+5=1–4)
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Source: Sport UA
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