Zinchenko enters the top-10 best scorers of the Ukraine national football team.

After two June matches of the Canadian Shield against Canada (2:4) and New Zealand (2:1), the historical table of the best scorers of the Ukraine national team has changed. Versatile Arsenal player Oleksandr Zinchenko scored in both matches, raising his goal tally for the national team to 12, thus catching up with Serhiy Nazarenko, who also scored 12 goals.

Nazarenko achieved this mark in 56 matches, while Zinchenko needed 73 appearances. It is worth noting that the Ukraine national team won the match against New Zealand 2:1 as part of the Canadian Shield.

Zinchenko's goal was decisive in the 75th minute of the game.

Preparation for the 2026 World Cup

The Canadian Shield tournament was held as preparation for the Ukraine national team's qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Let us remind you that Canada is one of the host countries for the upcoming tournament.

The Ukraine national team continues to prepare for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, and Oleksandr Zinchenko continues to rise in the list of the national team's best scorers, catching up with the legendary Serhiy Nazarenko.