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Spectacular goals, surprises and unexpected protagonists: the 2026 World Cup qualifiers deliver an afternoon full of emotions, ahead of the evening matches.

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From McTominay’s magic with Scotland to the historic feat by the Faroe Islands, via the Netherlands’ triumphant march, Europe’s national teams are igniting the race to the World Cup.

Scotland, the “Italians” carry the team

In Glasgow, Scotland beat Belarus 2-1 and go top of Group C with 10 points. Two familiar Serie A faces were decisive: Torino’s Ché Adams broke the deadlock in the first half, while Napoli’s Scott McTominay sealed it with a pure striker’s finish.

The midfielder controlled in the box and with his left found the bottom corner, returning to score for the national team after seven months. Gilmour, another Azzurro, was also on the pitch. The Scots extend their lead to +3 over Denmark, who are in action tonight against Greece.

Netherlands, total dominance

In Group G there was no contest: Koeman’s Netherlands crushed Finland 4-0 with an impressive show of strength. Malen opened the scoring, then captain Van Dijk doubled the lead.

Depay scored from the spot, reaching 54 goals for the national team, and Gakpo wrapped up the rout in the second half.

Depay also became the Dutch national team’s assist king with 35, thanks to his two decisive passes for Malen and Van Dijk: surpassing Sneijder, with whom he shared the crown before today’s match.

Oranje remain firmly top with 16 points, +10 over Poland, who have two games in hand and face Lithuania.

Faroe Islands, the fairy tale continues

Incredible success for the Faroe Islands, who beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Group L. Sorensen and Agnarsson decided it for the hosts, while Karabec’s temporary equalizer wasn’t enough for the Czechs.

Klakstein’s team thus earns a third straight win and moves into third place, just one point behind both the Czech Republic and Croatia, who play Gibraltar tonight.

Hojlund ON FIRE, Denmark 3-1 over Greece

Rasmus Hojlund keeps scoring for fun. The Napoli striker did it again against Greece, opening the scoring in Copenhagen: his sixth goal in the last four matches for club and country in twelve days.

Denmark wrapped it up already in the first half with Andersen and Damsgaard: Tzolis’ goal after the break was in vain.

Denmark join Greece at the top on 10 points, in a thrilling head-to-head for World Cup qualification.

Croatia hit three and are a step from the World Cup

Croatia beat Gibraltar 3-0 in Varazdin and all but seal World Cup qualification: a point in the last match will be enough to book their ticket.

Coach Dalic gave Inter’s Sucic a rest, leaving him on the bench for 90 minutes, while Modric came on in the second half in place of Kovacic.

Fiorentina’s Pogracic started but went off injured, leaving the field on 60’: the extent of the bruise remains to be seen.

Olympic goal and Lewa: Poland OK

Poland won 2-0 in Lithuania and reclaimed second place on their own in Group G.

Szymanski’s goal directly from a corner kick broke the deadlock, and the ever-reliable Lewandowski sealed it after the break.

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