Unfortunately, not everything in this battle will be in the hands of Oleksandr Petrakov's wards. To secure second place in the group and earn a spot in the playoffs, the blue-and-yellow team must do more than just defeat Bosnia. Much will be decided in the parallel match in Helsinki, where Finland will host France.

A victory by Suomi under any circumstances will leave the Ukrainian national team out of the competition.

A 0-0 draw in Helsinki or a win for France along with our team's success regardless of the score guarantees the blue-and-yellow team a spot in the playoffs.

A goal-scoring draw by Finland against the French and a victory by our boys will mean that additional criteria will be applied to determine the winner of second place.

From the regulations

According to the regulations, in group stage matches of the 2022 World Cup qualification, participants will occupy places in the final standings according to the following criteria:

1. greater number of points earned in all matches;
2. better goal difference in all matches;
3. greater number of goals scored in all matches;
4. greater number of points earned in matches between these teams;
5. better goal difference in matches between these teams;
6. greater number of goals scored in matches between these teams;
7. greater number of away goals scored in matches between these teams (for two competitors);
8. Fair Play indicators;
9. drawing lots.

Tournament table for Group D

10th round. 16.11.2021

Bosnia and Herzegovina — Ukraine   21.45

Finland — France                         21.45

Kiev time for the start of matches is indicated.