2022 World Cup Qualifying (UEFA): France 1-1 Ukraine - Les Bleus held to disappointing draw - See all games and results

An Antoine Griezmann stunner wasn't enough to give Didier Deschamps' France a win in the opening game of their 2022 World Cup qualification campaign, as Ukraine held Les Bleus to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night.

France 1-1 Ukraine. Photo: Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images

The hosts dominated the first half, controlling possession as expected, and it was a little bit of magic from Griezmann in the 19th minute that broke the deadlock. 'Grizou' won the ball off Oleksandr Zinchenko on the corner of the box and then curled the ball into Georgi Buschan's top corner to make it 1-0.

Despite building pressure from the hosts, it was Ukraine who managed to pull one back after the break. Oleksandr Karavaev's pull back was met by Serhiy Sydorchuk, whose effort cannoned off Presnel Kimpembe into the back of the net to level the scores after 57 minutes.

Antoine Griezmann (third from right) in action for France against Ukraine. Photo: Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images

The hosts had the better of the chances as they mounted the pressure on their visitors, but a resolute Ukraine held on for a point on the opening matchday of Group D. 90min

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World Cup Qualifying (1st Round)

Group A

Portugal 1-0 Azerbaijan

Serbia 3-2 Republic of Ireland

Group D

Finland 2-2 Bosnia and Herzegovina

France 1-1 Ukraine

Group E

Belgium 3-1 Wales

Estonia 2-6 Czech Republic

Group G