The 2026 FIFA World Cup evokes mixed emotions in the Ukrainian football community. The absence of the national team and the realities of the war leave their mark on the perception of the tournament, yet the sporting intrigue and large-scale innovations capture everyone’s attention. Kyiv Post gathered the opinions of football observers, coaches, as well as the star forward of the Ukraine national team, Artem Dovbyk , to find out what to expect from the upcoming World Cup. JOIN US ON TELEGRAM