Ukraine opens qualifying away in Iceland on November 4 2026. Early results could shape the team’s chances ahead of crucial spring fixtures.
The draw for the Euro 2028 qualifying cycle in men’s handball determined the Ukrainian national team’s initial group allocation.
The Ukrainian national team has been drawn into Group 3 and will play alongside Serbia, Estonia, and Iceland.
The qualifying matches will run from 4 November 2026 to 9 May 2027. The first away game against Iceland will open the qualifying cycle.
Group 3 schedule: Round 1 – 4–5 November: Iceland – Ukraine; Round 2 – 7–8 November: Ukraine – Serbia; Round 3 – 10–11 March: Estonia – Ukraine; Round 4 – 13–14 March: Ukraine – Estonia; Round 5 – 5–6 May: Ukraine – Iceland; Round 6 – 9 May: Serbia – Ukraine.
Euro 2028 Qualifying Format
Two teams from each group will advance to the Euro 2028 finals; there will be eight groups in total, and four additional berths will be decided from the thirteen third-placed teams.
The Ukrainian team continues its preparation for the qualifying matches and hopes for a successful showing in the tournament.