Kick-off on October 2, 2026, at 19:00.

Diósgyőr Stadium will host a UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying match: Ukraine vs Croatia. The two sides began their qualifying cycle with head-to-head fixtures, with the Ukrainian team acting as the nominal host. Both teams are aiming to reach the final stage of the European Championship, so these opening matches are of key importance in shaping the group standings.

Watch the Ukraine (U-21) vs Croatia (U-21) match on 02.10.2026 online on MEGOGO.

Ukraine's under-21 national team comes into its upcoming qualifying matches after a series of friendlies in which it faced certain difficulties converting chances and maintaining reliability in its defensive lines. For a successful qualifying campaign, it is important for the Ukrainian players to balance their play without the ball and increase their density in midfield. The individual level of the players allows the team to control the tempo of the match and regularly create threats near the opponent's goal through quick team interplay. Croatia's under-21 national team shows a stable playing structure and regularly delivers strong results on the international stage. It has an organized defensive line and makes effective use of quick transitions from defense to attack. In previous matches, the Croatian side has played confidently in attack, but has occasionally made mistakes under its opponents' intense pressing. High discipline and control of space remain key factors in the visitors' playing style.

Watch the broadcast of the Ukraine (U-21) vs Croatia (U-21) match on 02.10.2026 online on MEGOGO.