Overview

• France drew 2-2 in Iceland without the injured Kylian Mbappé, ending a three-game qualifying win streak but staying atop Group D on 10 points.
• Ukraine beat Azerbaijan 2-1 in Krakow to close within three points of France, keeping the group open heading into the November window.
• Slovakia defeated Luxembourg 2-0 to draw level with Germany on nine points in Group A, setting up a potential Leipzig decider if both win on 14 November, with Slovakia holding the direct-comparison edge.
• Switzerland were held 0-0 in Slovenia yet remain first in Group B on 10 points, leaving qualification unresolved.
• Belgium won 4-2 in Wales, including two Kevin De Bruyne penalties, to move into first place in Group J.