Overview
- Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 in Glasgow with stoppage-time goals from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean to secure a first World Cup appearance since 1998, sending Denmark to the European play-offs.
- Austria sealed qualification with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina as substitute Michael Gregoritsch equalized late to clinch the group and the nation’s first World Cup since 1998.
- Spain qualified despite a 2-2 home draw with Turkey, Switzerland advanced with a 1-1 in Kosovo, and Belgium confirmed their place by routing Liechtenstein 7-0.
- Iraq advanced to the March intercontinental play-off tournament after a VAR-awarded handball penalty converted in the 90+17th minute sealed a 2-1 win over the United Arab Emirates in Basra.
- UEFA’s play-off draw is scheduled for Thursday in Zurich, and the World Cup group draw on 5 December will include placeholders for teams still to be decided.