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Ukraine — Lithuania (futsal): when to watch the Euro 2026 match and why it matters

On January 25 at 17:00 at Žalgiris Arena in Kaunas — a match that could change the Ukrainian national team's tournament outlook. Broadcast on MEGOGO: a brief look at the chances and possible scenarios.

Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik

By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik

January 23, 2026 · 1 min read

Ukraine — Lithuania (futsal): when to watch the Euro 2026 match and why it matters

The match against Lithuania on January 25 is not just another group-stage game. After the defeat to Armenia (1:2), the Ukrainian national team needs to pick up points to keep its chances of continuing at Euro 2026. In these circumstances every tactical move and converted chance takes on greater importance.

Where and when to watch

The game will take place on January 25 at the Žalgiris Arena in Kaunas. Kick-off — at 17:00 Kyiv time. The broadcast will be available on the online service MEGOGO, reports UNN.

What's at stake

After the opening defeat to Armenia (1:2), the Ukrainian team finds itself in a difficult tournament position: two best teams from this group will advance. Lithuania, meanwhile, opened the competition with a draw against the Czech Republic (3:3), so both teams are interested in a positive result.

"This match is our chance to get back into the fight. We need concentration, discipline and cold-blooded finishing of chances — otherwise the group standings can very quickly become complicated."

— comment from the coaching staff of the Ukrainian national team

Odds and expectations

Bookmakers list Ukraine as the clear favourite: odds on our team's win hover around 1.2–1.3. A draw is considered less likely, while Lithuania's chance of winning is rated at about a 5 coefficient. This reflects analysts' expectations regarding attacking quality and chance conversion, but football (and futsal) remains an unpredictable game.

Short prediction and what fans should do

A win will return control of the tournament situation to the Ukrainian team; a draw will keep the intrigue alive, and a defeat will significantly complicate the chances of progressing. For fans — a clear message: tune into the MEGOGO broadcast at 17:00, support the team constructively, and remember that in futsal details decide — effective defending and set-piece conversion.

Now it's up to the players: can they respond to the pressure and turn the need for points into a result?

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