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

This Tuesday evening in Europe, several qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup took place. Here are the key results!

Group E: Spain Moves Closer to the World Cup

A comfortable 4-0 win for Spain against Bulgaria at home. With 12 points out of 12, La Roja is closer than ever to the World Cup.

A 4-1 rout by Turkey against Georgia, who are heading towards the playoffs!

Standings:

1) Spain - 12 points

2) Turkey - 9 points

3) Georgia - 3 points

4) Bulgaria - 0 points

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Group I: Italy Can Breathe

Italy was under pressure this Tuesday evening. Gennaro Gattuso's Squadra Azzurra hosted Israel with an absolute ban on losing.

Second, six points behind Norway, the group leader, before this match, Italy could have seen Israel catch up if they lost.

Fortunately, our neighbors won 3-0, notably thanks to a brace from Mateo Retegui!

Italy is now three points behind Norway, whom they will host on the final matchday, November 16. But direct qualification seems compromised, as Norway has a goal difference of +26, while Italy's is +10...

With this victory over Israel, the four-time world champions have at least officially secured their place in the playoffs!

Israel will not participate in the World Cup, it's official.

Standings:

1) Norway - 18 points (6 matches played)

2) Italy - 15 points (6 matches played)

3) Israel - 9 points (7 matches played)

4) Estonia - 4 points (7 matches played)

5) Moldova - 1 point (6 matches played)

It's Official for England, Portugal Will Have to Wait

Thanks to their 5-0 victory, England is officially qualified for the 2026 World Cup!

Portugal and CR7 will have to wait a little longer. Hungary snatched a draw (2-2) on Portuguese soil, preventing Roberto Martinez's men from qualifying for now.

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