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Spain, Switzerland Close In on 2026 Berths as Europe’s Final Qualifying Day Looms

Italy must beat Norway by nine goals to avoid the playoff.

Overview

  • Spain routed Georgia 4-0 to move within one result of direct qualification and set a 30-match official unbeaten mark.
  • Switzerland crushed Sweden 4-1 and will advance unless it suffers a six-goal defeat in Kosovo.
  • Italy hosts Norway with direct passage requiring a nine-goal margin, leaving the Nordic leaders effectively out of reach on goal difference.
  • Germany and Slovakia meet in Leipzig with a direct place at stake, with a draw sending Slovakia through.
  • Portugal can clinch by defeating Armenia in Porto after a midweek slip kept the group unresolved.