Spain and Turkey advance, Georgia with its back to the wall

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Spain and Turkey advance, Georgia with its back to the wall

La Roja made it three this Saturday by dominating Georgia in Elche on the road to the 2026 World Cup. Thanks to Pino (24e) and Oyarzabal (64e), the Spaniards won 2-0 against the Georgians who were able to count on Kvaratskhelia for 69 minutes.

Leaders of their group with nine points out of nine possible, 11 goals scored and not a single conceded, the Iberians are three steps ahead of their Turkish counterparts.

At the same time, the latter won in Bulgaria, by a wide margin (1-6). This thanks to Guler, a csc from Popov, a double from Yildiz and achievements from Celik and Kahveci.

With their backs against the wall in this qualifying group, the Georgians will have to achieve a result in Türkiye in three days or risk finding themselves eliminated from the race for the 2026 World Cup.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.