Overview
- Spain thrashed Georgia 4-0 in Tbilisi to maintain a perfect Group E record and a 19-0 goal tally, leaving Turkey needing a seven-goal win in Seville to overtake them.
- Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice with Martin Zubimendi and Ferran Torres also on target as Spain cruised despite absences that included Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Rodri.
- Turkey beat Bulgaria 2-0 to keep the group mathematically alive, but Spain hold a three-point lead and a vastly superior goal difference heading into Tuesday’s finale.
- Belgium were held 1-1 in Kazakhstan and must wait to confirm qualification, with a home match against winless Liechtenstein on Tuesday offering a clear path.
- The USMNT beat Paraguay 2-1 in a friendly as Gio Reyna and Folarin Balogun scored and coach Mauricio Pochettino emphasized squad evaluation and continued improvement.