Overview
- Germany and the Netherlands sealed direct spots for the 2026 World Cup with emphatic wins over Slovakia and Lithuania, respectively, moving Europe closer to its final allocations.
- DR Congo defeated Nigeria after a 1-1 draw through extra time and a 4-3 penalty shootout to claim Africa’s intercontinental repechage place for March 2026.
- Mexico hosted Paraguay in San Antonio for its final 2025 friendly, with coach Javier Aguirre saying he would make up to seven changes; the match aired on Canal 5, Azteca 7 and TUDN.
- Peru and Chile met in Sochi in a televised friendly on ATV and América TV (Movistar by subscription), as Chile’s Nicolás Córdova highlighted Peru’s tactical unpredictability and potential youth selections.
- Concacaf’s last window featured decisive scenarios, including Surinam’s path depending on results against Guatemala and Panama vs. El Salvador, with three direct places and repechage spots to be finalized.