'Disgrace' - Everton defender Vitalii Mykolenko does not hold back after World Cup exitVitalii Mykolenko's hopes of playing in this summer's World Cup are over after the Everton defender was unable to help Ukraine to victory over SwedenView Image Vitaliy Mykolenko reacts during the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Ukraine and Sweden at Ciutat de Valencia Stadium in Valencia. Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP via Getty ImagesEverton defender Vitalii Mykolenko branded Ukraine’s performance a “disgrace” after the country’s World Cup dreams were ended by Sweden. ‌Matviy Ponomarenko’s stoppage-time strike was no more than a consolation as Mykolenko and his Ukraine team-mates suffered a 3-1 defeat. ‌Mykolenko appeared to be frustrated that his side had been unable to match the standards set in that game. Mykolenko was not the only Everton player to suffer World Cup heartbreak on Thursday.

Source: Express March 27, 2026 20:02 UTC