Serhiy Rebrov May Remain Head Coach of Ukraine National Team After Disappointing Performance in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Despite a disappointing performance by the Ukrainian national football team in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, head coach Serhiy Rebrov may have a chance to retain his position. This was reported by prominent Ukrainian journalist Mykhailo Spivakovsky during the 'TaToTake' program.
Head coach of the Ukrainian national football team, Serhiy Rebrov, is facing uncertainty regarding his future, despite the team's lackluster performance in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. According to well-known Ukrainian journalist Mykhailo Spivakovsky, there is a possibility that Rebrov may continue in his role. This information was shared during an episode of the program 'TaToTake'.
Spivakovsky pointed out that the Ukrainian Football Association (UAF), under the leadership of Andriy Shevchenko, is expected to announce a decision regarding Rebrov's future within the national team this month. He indicated that the UAF might decide to extend Rebrov's contract, although this decision has not yet been officially made. Should such a decision be reached, it is anticipated that it will be announced between April 12 and 14 at the upcoming congress of the association.
It is important to note that Rebrov's current contract is set to expire in the summer of this year. He holds dual roles, serving as both the head coach of the national team and as the vice president of the UAF. Under his leadership, the Ukrainian team managed to defeat Iceland 2-1 in the playoffs, successfully qualifying for the UEFA Euro 2024. However, during that tournament, the team finished last in their group, competing against Romania, Belgium, and Slovakia, ultimately accruing only four points due to the worst goal difference.
Following this, Rebrov's squad had a poor start in League B of the Nations League, finishing at the bottom of the standings after four matches. In the 2024/2025 season, Ukraine was unable to secure promotion, losing to Belgium in the playoff for League A of the Nations League. Nonetheless, in 2025, the Blue and Yellow managed to bring some joy to Ukrainian fans by finishing second in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Unfortunately, the team fell short of making it to the World Cup, losing 1-3 to Sweden in the playoffs.
This defeat marked a significant milestone, being the tenth loss for Serhiy Rebrov in his tenure as head coach of the Ukrainian national team. Overall, under his guidance, the team has played 34 matches, achieving 16 victories and drawing in eight games. After the match against Albania, Rebrov responded to journalists' inquiries regarding his future with the national team, sparking further discussions among football experts and fans.
It is noteworthy that the question of Rebrov's future as head coach remains open, heavily dependent on the forthcoming decision from the UAF, which will be revealed shortly. Fans and experts are eagerly awaiting the results of the association's congress, as this decision could significantly impact the future development of Ukrainian football.