Ukraine misses out on World Cup after loss to Wales
By DW
08 June 2022 |
3:39 pm
Ukraine's national team aimed for a happy ending to their inspiring World Cup quest. But despite coming up short in Wales, the match still provided welcome distraction at home.
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