
Several qualifying matches in the European zone for the 2026 World Cup were played today. In Group E, Turkey won 2-3 away against Georgia, Spain won 0-3 away against Bulgaria.
The Spaniards found the goal after 5 minutes of play. After a long action, Zubimendi provided a beautiful assist for Ojarzabal, who evaded the defenders and sent the ball into the net. In the 29th minute, Spain found the second goal with Mark Kukurejan, after Jamal's cross on the wing and the ball was turned back by the Bulgarian defender, the winger who plays for Chelsea sent it into the net. In the 38th minute, Mikel Merino scored the third goal with a header, after Lamin Jamal's cross from the corner kick. The first half ended 0-3 for Spain. In the second half there was no change in the score. Spain wins 0-3.
The surprise of the evening came from Bratislava, where Slovakia comfortably defeated Germany 2-0 in their first qualifying match for Group A. The home team ended the first half with a 1-0 lead, thanks to a goal by David Hanko in the 42nd minute, after a quick counterattack that was successfully completed. At the start of the second half, Slovakia doubled their lead with a beautiful goal by David Strelec. In the other match in this group, Northern Ireland won 1-3 away against Luxembourg and currently hold first place.
Belgium won away against Liechtenstein with the score 0-6 with goals from Maxime De Kuiper in the 29th minute, Tielemans in the 70th minute from the penalty spot, Teate in the 60th minute, De Brojne 2 minutes later and Foana in the 90th + 1st minute. The Belgians are ranked third in Group J behind Wales and North Macedonia.
In Rotterdam, the Netherlands could only manage a 1-1 draw against Poland. The “Tulips” found the goal in the 28th minute through Denzel Dumfries, who headed home a corner from Memphis Depay. Poland equalized through Mati Kesh 10 minutes from time, with a powerful shot on the edge of the penalty area, after a long action. The final score was 1-1. The Netherlands, Poland and Finland lead the group with 7 points each, but the Dutch have one game less than their other two rivals.
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