The Ukrainian national team represents Ukraine in international football competitions. It is governed by the Ukrainian Association of Football and competes in various tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship. The team is known for its blue and yellow colors, reflecting the national flag of Ukraine. Founded in 1991 after Ukraine gained independence, the team has achieved notable success, including reaching the quarter-finals of the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the semi-finals of the 2016 UEFA European Championship. The team's home matches are played at the Olympic Stadium in Kyiv.