Overview
- Erling Haaland and Alexander Sörloth scored two each in a 4–1 win over Estonia, leaving Norway six points clear of Italy with a +19 goal difference.
- Italy beat Moldova 2–0 with late goals yet remains overwhelmingly likely to finish second and enter the March 2026 play-offs.
- Portugal fell 0–2 in Ireland as Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off in the 61st minute with his first red for Portugal; he is suspended for Sunday and could miss the World Cup opener if the ban extends.
- France secured direct qualification with a 4–0 home victory over Ukraine, highlighted by a Kylian Mbappé brace.
- UEFA’s European path will send 16 teams into March mini-tournaments for four remaining World Cup berths, with the play-off draw set for Nov. 20 in Zürich.