Overview
- Portugal crushed Armenia 9-1 in Porto to top Group F with 13 points, as Bruno Fernandes and João Neves both scored hat-tricks and the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo sat out.
- Ireland came from behind to beat Hungary 3-2 in Budapest with Troy Parrott completing a hat-trick in the 96th minute, lifting the Republic to second on 10 points and into the March play-offs.
- England beat Albania 2-0 in Tirana with a Harry Kane brace to complete eight wins from eight and become the first European side to win that many qualifiers without conceding a goal.
- Spain thumped Georgia 4-0 to stay perfect and effectively secure Group E on goal difference, while Belgium were held 1-1 in Kazakhstan to delay their confirmation.
- Next steps include the European play-offs in March 2026 and the World Cup draw on December 5 in Washington.