The Ukrainian national team lost to Azerbaijan in the final of the 2026 European Minifootball Championship. Thus, Azerbaijan became a two-time European champion, while Ukraine won silver medals, UNN reports.
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In the 7th minute, Mirmehdi Rzayev put the Azerbaijani national team ahead with a shot into the far corner following a set piece — 1:0.
In the closing stages of the match, as Ukraine pushed forward and brought on an outfield player instead of the goalkeeper, Isa Atayev sent the ball into an empty net — 2:0.
Thus, the Azerbaijan national minifootball team became a two-time European champion. The team previously won this title in 2022.
Ukraine, meanwhile, won its first medals in history.
Addendum
In the round of 16, Ukraine defeated Portugal 3:1.
In the quarterfinals, Ukraine defeated Georgia 4:0.
In the semifinals, Ukraine overcame Hungary 5:1.