Ukrainian Association of Football

The heart of Ukrainian football since 1991

UAF

Year of UAF Foundation

The beginning of the era of independent Ukrainian football.

UEFA

UEFA Membership

Ukraine becomes part of the European football family.

FIFA

FIFA Membership

International recognition and participation in world football.

National Teams Achievements

  • First Steps

    After independence, Ukraine created its own national team which played its debut match in 1992 against Hungary.

  • Stepping onto the International Stage

    The team consistently competed in World Cup and European Championship qualifiers. In 2006, Ukraine qualified for its first World Cup.

  • Formation of a New Generation

    After success in Germany, the team underwent a generational change. Andriy Shevchenko became a symbol of a new era in Ukrainian football.

  • Euro on Home Soil

    Ukraine co-hosted the 2012 European Championship with Poland.

  • A New Style of Play

    Under Shevchenko's leadership, the team began to showcase modern attacking football.

  • Stability and Ambitions

    The team continues to develop and sets ambitious goals for the future.

Latest News

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Defined finalists and laureates of the "Football Teacher of the Year" 2026 competition

The jury of the All-Ukrainian Competition for Physical Education Teachers of General Secondary Educational Institutions "Football Teacher of the Year" - 2026, initiated by the Ukrainian Football Association and the Institute of Content Modernization of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, has determined the five finalists and sixteen laureates of the Competition. They will be invited to the final of the Competition at the end of the year.

06 November 2026, 16:45
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