THE 2026 World Cup qualifiers offered this Tuesday an evening rich in lessons across continents. L'England became the first European nation officially qualified for the North American tournament, while the Portugal saw its joy cut short by a frustrating draw. L'Spain and theItalythey have confirmed their rise in power. In AsiaTHE Qatar and theSaudi Arabia validated their ticket, while
Africathe big names responded, Senegal At Moroccoauthor of a historic record. An evening where the big names answered the call of World Cup 2026.
England first qualified for the 2026 World Cup
There English selection became the first European nation officially qualified for the
2026 World Cup after his resounding 5-0 victory in
Latvia. Carried by a new double from Harry KaneTHE Three Lions confirm their total domination in the group K with six successes in as many matches. Behind them, Albania and Serbia will compete for the play-off place, far from the pace imposed by the men of Gareth Southgate.
Portugal: Ronaldo makes history but qualification will wait
There Seleção thought he had his ticket for the World Cup before being surprised in the last minutes by the Hungary
(2-2). Despite a double from Cristiano Ronaldowho became the top scorer in the history of World Cup qualifiers, the Portuguese will still have to wait. This lousy
Donizhi deprives the troop of Roberto Martinez of a qualification already acquired, while it was still leading with a few minutes to go.
Mateo Retegui, double scorer against Israel, offers Italy an essential victory and a guaranteed ticket for the European play-offs.
Spain and Italy strong, Turkey threatening
L'Spain signed a convincing performance by crushing the Bulgaria (4-0), thanks to a collective found despite the absences of Yamal And Nico Williams. At the same time, the
TĂĽrkiye continues its good run with a clear 4-1 success against the
Georgiamaintaining the pressure on La Roja in the group E.
For its part, theItaly dominated Israel
(3-0) to Udine
in an almost empty stadium for security reasons.
Mateo Reteguiauthor of a doubletook his people to a secure place at least in European damsbehind the Norwayuntouchable in the lead.
Africa and Asia: Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the African big names at the meeting
In AsiaTHE Qatar and theSaudi Arabia join the ball: 2-1 victory against the Emirates for the first, sufficient draw against Iraq for the second. Hervé Renard thus unhooks third world qualification
personal.
In Africalogic also prevailed:
Ivory Coast,
Senegal,
South Africa
And Morocco have validated their ticket, the latter establishing a world record of 16 consecutive victories below Walid Regragui. THE Nigeria and the Cameroonthey will go through the roadblocks.
