Bohdan Popov received a call-up to the Ukraine U-21 national team after his debut double for Empoli.

According to inkorr.com: Ukrainian young forward Bohdan Popov scored two goals in his debut match for the Italian club 'Empoli' and received an invitation to the Ukraine U-21 national team. In an interview, he expressed joy and eagerness to help the national team, noting that first, he needed to find his place in the team.

“I have always dreamed of playing for the national team and I am ready to contribute. But first, I need to find my place there,” Popov said.

Bohdan also emphasized that he does not focus on his achievements, but rather works on himself, follows the coach's tasks, and diligently prepares for each match.

Ukraine National Team Match

In the qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup, the Ukraine national team drew with Azerbaijan – 1:1. Their next challenge awaits them on October 10 in a match against Iceland. Earlier, the Ukraine team suffered a defeat to France with a score of 0:2, but the fans supported the team by displaying a banner reading 'Fortress of Europe'.

This debut of Bohdan Popov marks a new stage in his career. Despite his young age, he has already made a name for himself in European football and has great potential for development. The importance of support from fans during these challenging times cannot be underestimated – the team needs unity and motivation.