France’s 4-0 victory over Ukraine has sparked a wave of reactions across social media, especially after the match confirmed Les Bleus’ place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The win followed weeks of rising anticipation surrounding France’s qualifying journey, which SoftFootball had already highlighted in its preview of the clash. The outlet described the match as a high-stakes encounter in its report on the buildup, and fans were fully locked in as the game lived up to expectations.
More reactions began pouring in after France’s qualification, which focused on Mbappé’s leadership and the team’s second-half transformation. One of the first fans to react was @Hana_Suki1, who wanted to express pure excitement about what lies ahead. Her intention was to show how France’s performance has set the stage for a thrilling global tournament.
She wrote in full:
Looking forward to an epic showdown at the #FIFAWorldCup 2026.
Another supporter, @MRT_theone, aimed to draw attention to the growing rivalry between two of football’s biggest names. His goal was to highlight how consistent both stars have been this season.
He posted:
Mbappe and Haaland are going band for band this season.
For @_unknownjr, the plan was to keep his praise subtle but clear. He wanted to point out how Mbappé’s form is creeping into Ballon d’Or territory without being too loud about it.
His full comment read:
Low-key mbappe is dropping a ballondor season.
Things took a more emotional turn when @lexi_thompson01 reacted. Her intention was to express discomfort about celebrating a big victory against a nation facing real-world hardship.
She voiced her frustration by saying:
Should’ve let them win, who batters a team 4-0 when they’re getting bombed on the daily?
Finally, @Baz_Diablo wanted to place Mbappé in football’s long-running conversation about the heir to Ronaldo and Messi. His aim was to emphasise how the Frenchman’s current performances make that comparison unavoidable.
He said:
Mbappe is the next big thing after Ronaldo and Messi.
Across every corner of social media, fans agree on one thing. France’s qualification, powered by Mbappé’s brilliance, has added fresh excitement to a World Cup cycle already rich with storylines.
