Paris: September’s European Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup wrapped up with England, France, and Portugal securing key victories, moving closer to the finals next year. Erling Haaland stole the spotlight by scoring five goals in Norway’s remarkable 11-1 triumph over Moldova.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the match results for Tuesday were significant, with notable performances across various groups. In Group D, France managed a 2-1 victory against Iceland, thanks to Bradley Barcola’s decisive goal in the 62nd minute after Kylian Mbapp© equalized with a penalty just before halftime. Despite playing with ten men after Aur©lien Tchouam©ni’s red card, France held on to their lead.
In Group F, Portugal edged out Hungary with a 3-2 win, while Armenia defeated the Republic of Ireland 2-1. Group H saw Austria overcoming Bosnia and Herzegovina with a 2-1 scoreline, and Romania drawing 2-2 against Cyprus.
In other matches, England delivered a commanding 5-0 win over Serbia in Group K, and Albania narrowly beat Latvia 1-0, showcasing strong performances on the road to the World Cup.