Overview
- Mohammed Kudus struck in the 47th minute to secure Ghana’s 1-0 win over Comoros and first place in Group I with 25 points.
- Under coach Otto Addo, Ghana becomes the fifth African team and the 21st nation overall confirmed for the expanded 2026 tournament.
- The Netherlands beat Finland 4-0 to lead UEFA Group G on 16 points, with Poland on 13 after a 2-0 win in Lithuania ahead of their November 14 showdown in Poland.
- Croatia stayed top of Group L with a late 3-0 over Gibraltar, while the Czech Republic’s 2-1 defeat to the Faroe Islands endangered its position.
- Austria’s stoppage-time loss in Romania cut its Group H lead to two points, and Scotland and Denmark remained level in Group C before their final-day meeting in Scotland.