Overview
- Netherlands routed Finland 4–0 to reach 16 points atop Group G, with Poland on 13 after a 2–0 win over Lithuania.
- Norway crushed Israel 5–0 as Erling Haaland scored three, moving to six wins from six; Italy beat Estonia 3–1 to sit second on 12 points.
- Spain defeated Georgia 2–0 to make it three wins from three in Group E, while Turkey thrashed Bulgaria 6–1 to stay in pursuit on six points.
- Portugal edged Ireland 1–0 to remain perfect in Group F; Croatia beat Gibraltar 3–0 to lead Group L on 16 points as the Czech Republic fell 1–2 to the Faroe Islands.
- Denmark topped Greece 3–1 and Scotland beat Belarus 2–1 to draw level on 10 points in Group C, and Austria slipped 0–1 to Romania; in Africa, Ghana sealed World Cup qualification by beating Comoros 1–0 to win Group I.