World Cup 2026 Qualifying

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Latvia 0 - 5 England

Thomas Tuchel's side secured victory to confirm their place in the showpiece, with the result never in doubt as England comfortably outplayed a Latvian team ranked 137th in the world.

World Cup Qualifying | Latvia v England | View from the stands

Wales 2 - 4 Belgium 

Wales’ hopes of automatic qualification for the World Cup were all but extinguished after a home defeat to Belgium.

Portugal 1 - 0 Republic of Ireland

Rúben Neves' stoppage-time header shattered Republic of Ireland’s resistance and sealed a dramatic World Cup qualifying victory for Portugal. The home side's win came despite a missed penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo.

Super News Football 2025 | World Cup Qualifying | Portugal v Ireland | Missed Ronaldo penalty

Northern Ireland 2 - 0 Slovakia

Northern Ireland moved level at the top of their World Cup qualifying group after a thoroughly deserved win over Slovakia.

Scotland 3 -  1 Greece

Scotland moved closer to a World Cup play-off place as Lewis Ferguson scored his first international goal to inspire a dramatic comeback against a dominant Greece at Hampden.

Super News Football 2025 | World Cup Qualifying | Scotland v Greece | The pre match anthems

Armenia 2 - 1 Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland’s hopes of reaching the World Cup took a damaging hit as they slumped to a deserved defeat against Armenia in Yerevan.

Super News Football | World Cup Qualifying | Armenia players and fans celebrate

Serbia 0 - 5 England 

Thomas Tuchel spoke like a man who sensed his best night as England manager was coming the moment he touched down in Belgrade. Goals from Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi and Marcus Rashford seal a wonderful night in Belgrade for the Three Lions. They have taken a huge step towards next summer’s tournament.

Super News Football | World Cup qualifying | Serbia v England | Away fans celebrate

Turkey 0 - 6 Spain

Mikel Merino scored a hat-trick as Spain demolished Turkey. The Arsenal midfielder's third in the 57th minute was the pick of his goals as he collected a pass from Lamine Yamal and curled home from over 20 yards out. 

Pedri also scored twice and his Barcelona team-mate Ferran Torres claimed the other in what was a comfortable victory for the current World Cup favourites. 

Republic of Ireland 2 - 2 Hungary

The Republic of Ireland began their World Cup qualifying campaign with a dramatic comeback, drawing with 10-man Hungary in Dublin.

Hungary stunned the Aviva Stadium early, taking a two-goal lead within 16 minutes through Barnabas Varga and Roland Sallai. Ireland sparked a revival after the break, with Evan Ferguson scoring and Sallai sent off shortly after. Despite further chances being saved, Adam Idah’s stoppage-time header secured a deserved point for the hosts.

Germany 3 - 1 Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland produced a determined display but could not prevent Germany from claiming a first win in their qualifying campaign.

Super News Football | World Cup Qualifying | Germany v Northern Ireland | Kick off

Denmark 0 - 0 Scotland

Scotland began their bid to reach a first World Cup since 1998 with a valuable draw against Denmark in a feverish atmosphere.

Kazakhstan 0-1 Wales

Wales were made to work hard in Kazakhstan, clinging to a slender victory that takes them to the top of their World Cup qualifying group.

Super News Football | World Cup Qualifying | Kazakhstan v Wales

Belgium 4 - 3 Wales

Wales produced a stirring fightback in Brussels, recovering from three goals down to draw level with Belgium, only for Kevin De Bruyne to strike late and hand Craig Bellamy his first defeat as manager

Norway 3 - 0 Italy

Italy’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign began in dismal fashion as they were swept aside 3-0 by a vibrant Norway in Oslo, all three goals coming before half-time in a chastening opening to Group I.

Andorra 0 - 1 England 

Harry Kane’s close-range finish was enough to hand England a narrow 1-0 win over Andorra and extend their unbeaten start to 2026 World Cup qualifying.

Andorra v England | World Cup Qualifying

Finland 0 - 2 Netherlands

First-half goals from Memphis Depay and Denzel Dumfries were enough to give the Dutch tbree points in Helsinki. A promising start to their qualifying campaign. 

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