Overview
- Germany routed Slovakia 6–0 in Leipzig and the Netherlands beat Lithuania 4–0 in Amsterdam, lifting the confirmed field to 34 of 48 teams.
- Portugal’s 9–1 over Armenia and Norway’s 4–1 win against Italy preceded Monday’s clinchers, with Norway securing its place for 2026.
- Decisions today will lock in the last five European qualifiers and three from Concacaf, before repêchage and intercontinental playoffs finalize the lineup in March 2026.
- Brazil close their year against Tunisia in Lille at 16:30 Brasília time, with Wesley starting at right-back and Éder Militão returning to central defence after Gabriel Magalhães’ injury.
- Carlo Ancelotti intends to keep the 4-2-4 setup, is weighing a chance for Vitor Roque, and joked that any contract renewal would cost less before the World Cup and more after.