France sealed their place at next summer's World Cup with a confident 4-0 win over Ukraine in Paris, a result that showcased their composure after a tense opening half.
As reported by SoftFootball in their preview of the high-stakes clash between both nations , the pressure surrounding this fixture was already building before kickoff, especially with France aiming to avoid slipping as they did in their recent draw with Iceland .
Against Ukraine, however, they looked determined to reassert full control from the early moments. France created wave after wave of chances in the first period. Michael Olise and Rayan Cherki both tested Anatoliy Trubin, while Manu Kone saw his effort courageously blocked.