July 26, 2026 · 12:36 p.m.
For the first time in history, Ukraine has become the European champion in 7-a-side soccer. In the final match of the continental tournament, the national team defeated the host nation, Italy.
This was reported by Sport RBC.UA, citing the F7 Europe tournament website.
The Road to Triumph
The Ukrainian national team’s journey to the title was nearly flawless. In the group stage, the team routed Romania (8–0) and Greece (8–0), and also defeated Italy (5–3). In the semifinals, the Ukrainians left Austria no chance, winning 11–3.
In the final, our players faced the Italians again and secured a convincing 3–1 victory. The Ukrainian national team finished the Euros undefeated, scoring 35 goals and conceding only seven.
Tournament Details
The tournament is held every two years under the auspices of the European Mini-Soccer Federation (EMF) and is a prestigious international competition for national teams in a 7-on-7 format. Twenty-four national teams participated in the final stage of Euro 2026, competing in a playoff to determine the champion.
7-a-side soccer is not part of the UEFA or FIFA tournament systems; it is a separate variant of futsal with its own international federations, European championships, and world championships. Ukraine has traditionally been among the continent’s strongest national teams and regularly competes for medals at major tournaments.
