Spain qualify for World Cup after securing a vital point against Turkey in a 2-2 draw, a result that ended their perfect defensive record but still ensured automatic qualification for next year’s finals. Despite conceding their first goals of the campaign, Spain extended their undefeated streak to 31 international matches. Dani Olmo opened the scoring before Turkey responded through Deniz Gul and Salih Ozcan, but Mikel Oyarzabal’s sixth qualifying goal rescued the result Spain needed.
Belgium Thrash Liechtenstein as Spain Qualify for World Cup Headlines European Action
While Spain qualify for World Cup, Belgium also confirmed their place in emphatic fashion with a dominant 7-0 victory over Liechtenstein. Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku scored twice, and the likes of Hans Vanaken, Brandon Mechele, Alexis Saelemaekers, and Charles De Ketelaere—who struck twice—added to the scoreboard. The Belgian triumph overshadowed Wales’ 7-1 win over North Macedonia, though the Welsh side did secure home advantage in their play-off semi-final.
On the same evening that Spain qualify for World Cup, Austria sealed first place in Group H thanks to a 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina. Their opponents were forced to settle for the runners-up position despite Romania’s commanding 7-1 victory over San Marino. Austria’s consistent form ensured they joined the list of teams qualifying comfortably.
Switzerland joined Spain on the list of nations celebrating as Spain qualify for World Cup dominated headlines. A tight 1-1 draw in Kosovo was enough for Switzerland to progress from Group B. Florent Muslija equalised late for Kosovo, but the hosts couldn’t find a historic winner, allowing Switzerland to seal their qualification spot.
Sweden, meanwhile, collected their first point of the entire campaign with a 1-1 draw against Slovenia, but still finished bottom of the group.
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As Spain qualify for World Cup captured global attention, Scotland produced one of the most dramatic results of the evening, beating 10-man Denmark 4-2 to qualify for their first World Cup since 1998. Denmark twice fought back through Rasmus Hojlund and Patrick Dorgu, even after Rasmus Kristensen received a red card, but stoppage-time goals from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean sealed Scotland’s historic return to the world stage.
Elsewhere, Belarus and Greece played out a goalless draw to conclude the round.