Overview
- Germany routed Slovakia 6-0 in Leipzig to seal direct qualification from Group A.
- Florian Wirtz supplied two assists for Leroy Sané’s brace, while Ridle Baku and debutant Assan Ouédraogo scored off the bench.
- The Netherlands beat Lithuania 4-0 in Amsterdam to complete an unbeaten campaign and secure Group G.
- Poland edged Malta 3-2 in Ta' Qali to secure a Pot 1 position for the March playoff draw.
- The night's results lifted the list of qualified nations to 34 ahead of the Dec. 5 draw, with Germany bound for a 21st World Cup and expected to be seeded.