Overview
- Portugal became the fourth European qualifier after England, France and Croatia by thrashing Armenia 9–1 in Porto to top Group F.
- Ireland sealed second place in Group F with a 3–2 away win over Hungary to book a March play-off berth.
- Group F standings after the matchday: Portugal 13 points, Ireland 10, Hungary 8, Armenia 3.
- Ukraine hosts Iceland in Warsaw later today in a decisive Group D finale, where France lead with 13 points and Ukraine and Iceland are level on 7, with Azerbaijan on 1.
- UEFA will fill four European slots in March through a 16-team play-off featuring all group runners-up plus the top Nations League group winners not already qualified.