Austria Hit 10, Denmark Romp, Netherlands Roll as UEFA Qualifying Tightens
Heavy wins reshaped goal difference at a pivotal stage of Europe’s 2026 World Cup race.
Overview
- Austria crushed San Marino 10–0 in Vienna, led by Marko Arnautovic’s four goals, to top Group H on 15 points with a game in hand and a superior goal difference over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Denmark routed Belarus 6–0 in Zalaegerszeg, with Rasmus Hojlund scoring twice and Anders Dreyer adding a brace, to lead Group C on goal difference level on points with Scotland.
- The Netherlands beat Malta 4–0 as Cody Gakpo recorded a hat-trick including two penalties before Memphis Depay’s late header, strengthening their position on 13 points with a game in hand on Finland.
- Scotland came from behind to defeat Greece 3–1 at Hampden Park, tightening their grip on a top-two berth in Group C alongside Denmark.
- Croatia drew 0–0 with the Czech Republic in Prague to leave both on 13 points, with Croatia ahead on goal difference and holding a match in hand.