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With big wins from Germany and France, a possible relapse for Mbappé, and a huge surprise in Belgium, here’s the best of the day from the European Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. 

The Star: Captain Kimmich

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The Bayern star shone with a brace in Germany’s rout over Luxembourg. He managed to impose his quality in attack despite having returned to right back.

The Surprise: North Macedonia

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Blagoja Milevski’s team survived Belgium’s onslaught in Ghent—23 shots against Dimitrievski’s goal and none for Courtois—to secure a miraculous 0-0 draw.

Against all odds, the Balkan side are leaders.

The Disappointment: Mbappé, injured?

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The Real Madrid star shone with a goal and an assist but couldn’t finish the match, leaving substituted and limping. At Real Madrid, they are understandably worried and questioning whether he should have played against Azerbaijan. 

All the results

Kazakhstan 4-0 Liechtenstein

France 3-0 Azerbaijan 

Kosovo 0-0 Slovenia 

Northern Ireland 2-0 Slovakia 

Sweden 0-2 Switzerland 

Iceland 3-5 Ukraine 

Belgium 0-0 Macedonia

Germany 4-0 Luxembourg 

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