France-Ukraine (1-7): heavily beaten, the futsal Blues finish fourth in the World Cup

No podium and no bronze medal for the French futsal team. Facing Ukraine, semi-finalist of the last Euro, the Blues largely lost (7-1) this Sunday during the final for 3rd place in the World Cup in Uzbekistan.

After 3 weeks of intense competition, Raphaël Reynaud’s men undoubtedly played one match too many, exhausted physically and mentally three days after their loss in the semi-final against Argentina (2-3) at the end of the suspense. But this heavy defeat will not erase the formidable achievement of the Blues, 10th nation in the world, on the occasion of their first participation in a World Cup.

The Blues become emboldened after returning from the locker room. Saadaoui’s shot hits the Sukhov post (21st). On the following action, Semenchenko places the ball on Zvarych’s head (0-2, 22nd). Ayoub Saadaoui then finally opens the counters for France following a caviar from Guirio (1-2, 23rd).

Ukraine regains its domination. Thibaut Garros repels the opposing attacks but loses to Zhuk’s pivotal shot (1-3, 27th). The latter does it again immediately for a definitive break (1-4, 28th). The Blues concede three new goals after removing their goalkeeper to benefit from a 5th outfield player. The dream of a first world medal has passed. You will have to wait until 2028 to try your luck again.