Run from his own half! Hugo Ekitike scores “special” first-ever goal for France

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Hugo Ekitike helped book France’s place at the 2026 World Cup as he scored a brilliant first goal for his country in their 4-0 thrashing of Ukraine on Thursday night. Ekitike wheeled away in celebration, with the significance of his first-ever senior goal for France clearly not lost on the 23-year-old.

That goal made it 4-0 on the night and with a win France secured their spot at next summer’s World Cup, joining England as the only European nations qualified so far. Ekitike describes goal as “symbolic” After opening his account at the Parc des Princes, home of former club Paris Saint-Germain, Ekitike described scoring his first goal at the stadium as “symbolic.” “This goal is special,” he told publications including Le Parisien.

“It’s a stadium I know well. “I watched the last World Cup on TV. [It is] a great feeling of pride, and I hope to continue like this.” Liverpool’s No.