Overview
- Scott McTominay gave Scotland a third‑minute lead with a spectacular overhead kick at Hampden Park.
- A VAR review awarded Denmark a second‑half penalty that Rasmus Hojlund converted for a 1-1 draw that secured direct qualification.
- Belgium crushed already-eliminated Liechtenstein, with Hans Vanaken scoring and Jeremy Doku netting twice to lead 3-0 at halftime and 7-0 early in the second half, sealing top spot in Group J.
- UEFA’s final qualifying round staged 10 simultaneous fixtures that settled multiple direct berths and confirmed which teams head to the playoff path.
- The UEFA playoff draw takes place on December 5, with single-match semifinals and finals scheduled for March 2026 to fill Europe’s remaining World Cup slots.