Overview

• Italy and Ukraine are set to battle for the final Euro 2024 qualification spot in Group C, with England already securing their place.
• Should Italy lose, it would end the current European champions' hopes of direct qualification for next year's finals in Germany.
• Italy has a strong track record against Ukraine, remaining undefeated in their previous nine meetings with seven wins and two draws.
• Ukraine's coach, Serhiy Rebrov, has criticized UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin for his comments favoring Italy's qualification, stating that it has only served to motivate his players.
• The match will be played at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany, due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.