The head coach of the French national team, Didier Deschamps, commented on his team's victory over Ukraine in the fifth round match of the 2026 World Cup qualification group stage (4:0).

"We will enjoy the fact that we have achieved our goal — qualifying for the World Cup. It was difficult in the first half, but we did what was necessary. We do not underestimate the significance of this achievement."

"There are players who managed to spend a few minutes on the field. Many are injured. But this does not affect the overall mood of the team," Deschamps noted in particular.