Overview
- Croatia overturned an early Géza Dávid Turi strike to win 3-1 in Rijeka with goals from Joško Gvardiol, Petar Musa and Nikola Vlašić.
- The result secures first place in Group L on 19 points and a seventh World Cup appearance for Croatia, with the Czech Republic taking the playoff spot.
- Luka Modrić’s qualification confirms a fifth World Cup for the 40-year-old midfielder.
- The Faroe Islands completed their fixtures in third on 12 points and were eliminated after a standout campaign built around mostly part‑time players.
- Netherlands drew 1-1 at Poland to reach 17 points and hold a commanding goal-difference cushion before hosting Lithuania, while Germany beat Luxembourg 2-0 through a Nick Woltemade brace and now needs at least a draw against Slovakia on Nov. 17 in Leipzig.