Overview
- France thrashed Ukraine 4-0 in Paris to secure top spot in Group D, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitiké adding the other goals.
- Norway routed Estonia 4-1 in Oslo behind braces from Alexander Sørloth and Erling Haaland, leaving the leaders virtually through on goal difference with one match left.
- Italy won 2-0 away to Moldova but remains behind Norway on points and goal difference, sending the Azzurra to a UEFA playoff path for a third straight World Cup cycle.
- Portugal lost 2-0 to Ireland in Dublin, and Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off after a VAR review, postponing direct qualification until Sunday’s home finale against Armenia and triggering a UEFA disciplinary review.
- France managed the window without Ousmane Dembélé after PSG confirmed a left calf injury that will sideline the winger for several weeks.