The Azerbaijan national team has announced its lineup for the match against Ukraine: who will take the field.

The Azerbaijan national team has announced its lineup for the September qualifying matches of the 2026 World Cup. For the preparation for the matches against Iceland and Ukraine, Fernando Santos called up 24 players.

According to inkorr.com: The team consists of players from local clubs, as well as from foreign teams, particularly from the Netherlands and Poland. The defenders also have experience playing in well-known clubs in neighboring countries.

The Azerbaijani national team will hold training sessions at stadiums in Baku and Reykjavik. The team plays in Group D alongside Ukraine, Iceland, and France.

2026 World Cup Qualifying

UEFA has 16 spots for its participants. The first round of qualification takes place in a group match format, and the winners will receive direct spots. Other teams will compete in playoff matches. The final composition of the World Cup participants will be known in 2026.

The 2026 World Cup will be the largest in history, as 48 teams will reach the final stage of the competition. Matches will be held in 16 cities across Canada, Mexico, and the USA, with the final taking place on July 19 in New York.

The Azerbaijan national team is actively preparing for the World Cup qualifying matches against Iceland and Ukraine. The team is eagerly looking forward to the matches in Group D, where it will compete against the national teams of Ukraine, Iceland, and France. Ukrainian football fans are also looking forward to these exciting matches, which could bring new achievements in football.

These matches will be crucial for both national teams — the Azerbaijanis will strive to gain important points, while the Ukrainian players will aim to strengthen their positions in the group. Both teams have the support of their fans and will show what they are capable of during this important qualifying round.