Highlights of France vs Ukraine
France 2–0 Ukraine: Olise’s Emergence and Mbappé’s Milestone Light the Path to 2026 Wrocław, Poland – 5 September 2025 On a crisp Friday night, the Stadion Miejski in Wrocław became the stage for an early declaration of intent. France, the perennial powerhouse of world football, took their first stride on the long road to the 2026 World Cup with a controlled 2–0 victory over Ukraine. The night belonged to two men: Michael Olise, whose early strike settled nerves and confirmed his arrival on the international stage, and Kylian Mbappé, whose late goal equaled Thierry Henry’s mark of 51 goals for Les Bleus, a milestone that seemed almost predestined. But this was more than a story of individuals. It was the tale of a team seeking to prove that their golden cycle is not fading, that the heartbreak of Euro 2024 can be transmuted into resilience, and that the road to North America will be defined by control, clarity, and fresh sparks of inspiration. A Night Heavy with Meaning...