10-0 thrashing in European qualifiers, strikers on fire and more | OneFootball

The European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup resumed this Thursday (9), with eight matches being played across four groups.

With a resounding 10 x 0 victory over the team with the lowest position in the FIFA rankings.

There were also surprising results, others disappointing, and more.

Also noteworthy were decisive performances from forwards and another goal for record-holder Memphis.

Check out the best of what happened below.

Regulation 📝

Only the team leading each of the 12 groups will go directly to the World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

The 12 teams that finish in second place in their respective groups will be joined by the top four from the Nations that did not qualify in 1st or 2nd in the qualifiers for a playoff that will guarantee four more qualifiers.

🇧🇾 Belarus 0 x 6 Denmark 🇩🇰

The expected Danish victory was only a matter of time. Froholdt (14'), Hojlund (19' and 45') and Dorgu (51') scored in the first half.

Dreyer (66' and 78') completed the score.

Hojlund, who left United for Napoli, has already scored seven goals in nine games, including club and national team appearances since September 5.

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Denmark went to seven points to lead Group C thanks to a superior goal difference.

🏴 Scotland 3 x 1 Greece 🇬🇷

The first half was dominated by Greece. But no goals in Glasgow.

The deserved Greek goal came at 62', with Tsimikas.

But the Scottish equalizer came soon after thanks to Christie (64').

Ferguson (80') secured the turnaround. And Dykes (93') extended the lead.

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The result took Scotland to the same seven points as Denmark, but with a lower goal difference (four against seven).

🇦🇹 Austria 10 x 0 San Marino 🇸🇲

Austria resolved its match in the first half.

Schmid (7'), veteran Aranautovic (8), Gregoritsch (24') and Posch (30' and 42') and Laimer (45') ensured the rout in the first half.

Arnautovic (47', 83' and 84') and Wurmbrand (76') secured the 10 x 0 after the break.

All starting outfield players contributed to at least one goal.

Austria continues to lead Group H with a 100% record after playing its fifth match in Group H.

Last in the FIFA rankings (position 210), San Marino remains at zero.

They have now conceded 28 goals and scored just one.

🇨🇾 Cyprus 2 x 2 Bosnia & Herzegovina 🇧🇦

The hosts frustrated Bosnia.

Who had a good lead with Katic (10') and Michail (own goal-36').

Laifis reduced the deficit for the Cypriots (46') before halftime.

And Pittas, scoring a penalty at 96', prevented the visitors from reaching the same 15 points as the aforementioned Austria.

Bosnia reached 13 points. And complicated their mission to secure a direct spot.

They still have a direct duel, but away from home.

🇨🇿 Czech Republic 0 x 0 Croatia 🇭🇷

There was a lot of expectation for the duel in Prague.

Lead by Modric, the Croatians had more possession.

But there was a lack of competence and also intensity from both sides.

The draw kept Croatia at the top of Group L.

They have the same 13 points as the Czech Republic, but a superior goal difference (16 against five) and one game in hand.

🇫🇴 Faroe Islands 4 x 0 Montenegro 🇲🇪

The hosts secured a great victory in a direct duel for third place. And the right to dream of the playoffs.

Sorensen (16' and 55') and Frederiksberg (36' and 71') scored.

The Faroe Islands went to nine points. Leaving Montenegro with six.

🇲🇹 Malta 0 x 4 Netherlands 🇳🇱

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Without difficulty and against a weak opponent, the Netherlands secured a routine victory.

But it was Malta who almost took the lead after a mistake by Van Dijk that Mbong failed to capitalize on.

Gakpo scoring penalties (12' and 48') and Reijnders (57') after a pass from the Liverpool striker scored.

Introduced at 67', Memphis Depay, the top scorer of the Dutch national team, made his mark shortly after following a cross into the box.

He now has 53 goals in 105 matches.

The Dutch national team went to 13 points after five games and remains at the top of Group G. Poland, who have a bye this round, have ten.

🇫🇮 Finland 2 x 1 Lithuania 🇱🇹

The hosts were surprised in the first half with a goal from Sirvys (25'), but Kallman (48') and Markhiev (55') secured the turnaround in Helsinki.

The result took Finland to ten points in six games. They remain behind Lewa & Co.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

📸 GEORG HOCHMUTH