🚨 2026 World Cup qualifiers: Italy clinch play-off spot, Spain run riot

This Tuesday night in Europe, a number of qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup came about. Listed below are the important thing outcomes!

Group E: Spain Strikes Nearer to the World Cup

A snug 4-0 win for Spain towards Bulgaria at residence. With 12 factors out of 12, La Roja is nearer than ever to the World Cup.

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A 4-1 rout by Turkey towards Georgia, who’re heading in direction of the playoffs!

Standings:

1) Spain – 12 factors

2) Turkey – 9 factors

3) Georgia – 3 factors

4) Bulgaria – 0 factors

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Group I: Italy Can Breathe

Italy was below strain this Tuesday night. Gennaro Gattuso’s Squadra Azzurra hosted Israel with an absolute ban on shedding.

Second, six factors behind Norway, the group chief, earlier than this match, Italy may have seen Israel catch up in the event that they misplaced.

Thankfully, our neighbors gained 3-0, notably because of a brace from Mateo Retegui!

Italy is now three factors behind Norway, whom they are going to host on the ultimate matchday, November 16. However direct qualification appears compromised, as Norway has a aim distinction of +26, whereas Italy’s is +10…

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With this victory over Israel, the four-time world champions have not less than formally secured their place within the playoffs!

Israel is not going to take part within the World Cup, it is official.

Standings:

1) Norway – 18 factors (6 matches performed)

2) Italy – 15 factors (6 matches performed)

3) Israel – 9 factors (7 matches performed)

4) Estonia – 4 factors (7 matches performed)

5) Moldova – 1 level (6 matches performed)

It is Official for England, Portugal Will Must Wait

Portugal and CR7 should wait a bit longer. Hungary snatched a draw (2-2) on Portuguese soil, stopping Roberto Martinez’s males from qualifying for now.

This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.

📸 STEFANO RELLANDINI – AFP or licensors

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