Overview
- In Reykjavik, France drew 2-2 with Iceland after leading through Jean-Philippe Mateta’s first international goal, leaving Les Bleus three points clear in Group D and needing to settle top spot against Ukraine in Paris next month.
- Belgium came from behind to beat Wales 4-2 in Cardiff, with Kevin De Bruyne scoring two penalties, meaning one win from their final two matches will clinch Group J.
- Germany won 1-0 in Belfast through Nick Woltemade’s header to sit top of Group A on goal difference ahead of Slovakia, with their November meeting in Leipzig set to be decisive for automatic qualification.
- Switzerland’s 0-0 draw in Slovenia postponed their Group B qualification, while Kosovo’s 1-0 win in Sweden left the Swedes bottom with one point and three straight scoreless games.
- Elsewhere, Ukraine beat Azerbaijan 2-1 to stay within three points of France, and North Macedonia’s 1-1 draw with Kazakhstan kept Wales chasing the playoff route rather than the automatic spot.