Ukrainians in French Le Havre lost to the handball team of the hostesses of the site.

Almost immediately, the French confidently took the lead and left no chance for the " France won the first half by three goals - 9:6. After the break, the champions of the 2020 Olympics brought the score to devastating - 27:18.

French handball players have already secured a ticket to Euro 2022, where the top two teams from each group go.

After four matches played, Ukraine with two points in the asset is in last place in group 4. The top two teams in the quartet advance to Euro 2022.

The Ukrainians were also supposed to play against the Czech Republic on March 2 and 5, but the meetings have so far been postponed to indefinite dates..

The final tournament of the European Championship in November will be hosted by Slovenia, North Macedonia and Montenegro. The current champions of the continent - the national team of Norway.