Georgia – Spain 0:4 (0:3)
Spain have secured an almost safe starting position in World Cup qualifying. The European champions won 4-0 in Tbilisi Georgia and remains the leader of Group E. Türkiye can only theoretically catch up with Spain. The two teams will meet in Seville on Tuesday. To qualify directly, the visiting team must make up a goal difference of 14 goals. Spain had won the first leg 6-0 and also kept a clean sheet in the fifth qualifying match. In Georgia, Mikel Oyarzabal led with a hand penalty (11th minute), Martín Zubimendi (22nd) and Ferran Torres (35th) before the break. Oyarzabal scored again in the second half (63′).
Turkiye – Bulgaria 2:0 (1:0)
That Türkiye kept their mathematical chances alive with a 2-0 win against Bulgaria in Bursa. Hakan Çalhanoğlu converted a hand penalty in the 18th minute and was also the creator of Atanas Tschernew’s own goal (83′); He directed the Turkish captain’s free kick into his own net.
Cyprus – Austria 0:2 (0:1)
Austria will qualify for the World Cup. Ralf Rangnick’s side won 2-0 against Cyprus in Kolossi and are five points clear of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Marko Arnautović scored both goals (18th, 55th penalties) and replaced the suspended David Alaba as captain.
Kazakhstan – Belgium 1:1 (1:0)
Belgium missed early qualifying in the afternoon. After drawing 1-1 in Kazakhstan, Rudi Garcia’s team is clearly still in a better position. Dastan Satpayev scored for the Kazakhs in the 9th minute of the match, and Hans Vanaken scored the final score shortly after the break (48th). A draw against Liechtenstein on the last matchday should be enough for Belgium. The bottom team of the group with no points and no goals lost 1-0 to Wales in the evening in Vaduz.
Switzerland – Sweden 4:1 (1:1)
Switzerland also has an excellent starting position. After beating Sweden 4–1, Switzerland was three points and eleven goals ahead of Kosovo heading into the final Group B game. Breel Embolo (13), Granit Benjamin Nygren had previously equalized the score at 1-1 (33′).
Slovenia – Kosovo 0:2 (0:1)
Kosovo won 2-0 in Slovenia and thus maintains its mathematical chances, but needs a clear result in a direct duel with Switzerland. Against Slovenia, Fisnik Asllani scored in the 6th minute before Žan Karničnik added to the score with an own goal (64′).
Greece – Scotland 3:2 (1:0)
Scotland missed out on a better starting position with a 2-3 defeat in Greece. Tasos Bakasetas gave Greece an early lead (7th minute of the match) that lasted until halftime. After the break, Konstantinos Karetsas (57′) and Christos Tzolis (63′) increased the lead before Ben Gannon-Doak and Ryan Christie (70′) reduced Scotland’s deficit. The hosts took the lead as time wore on despite being shown yellow and red cards in the final stages.
Denmark – Belarus 2:2 (1:0)
Denmark drew 2-2 against Belarus and only needs a draw in its direct duel with Scotland on Tuesday to qualify. Mikkel Damsgaard (11th minute) and Gustav Isaksen (79th) scored for Denmark, while Valery Gromyko (62nd) and Nikita Demchenko (65th) were successful for Belarus.
Bosnia and Herzegovina – Romania 3:1 (0:1)
Bosnia and Herzegovina turned things around against Romania after trailing at halftime and thus kept alive the chance of direct qualification for the World Cup. Daniel Birligea first scored for Romania in the 17th minute. After the break, Edin Džeko equalized 1-1 (49′), Esmir Bajraktarević turned the game around (79′), Haris Tabaković made the final score in stoppage time (90’+3). This win will take us into the group final against Austria in Vienna on Tuesday, where a draw would be enough.
Liechtenstein – Wales 0:1 (0:0)
Liechtenstein also remained without points or goals in their home game against Wales and lost 1-0 at Vaduz. Jordan James scored the goal of the night in the 61st minute of the game. With the away win, Wales solidified their position in the race for second place, while Liechtenstein, who are at the bottom of the standings, have no chance.
30 of the 48 teams have now been confirmed for the 2026 World Cup. Hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico as well as England, France and Croatia have qualified, among others. Europe.
