Croatia qualified, Netherlands waiting

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By: Manu Tournoux

Croatia qualified, Netherlands waiting

After its painful victory against the Faroe Islands (3-1) this Friday, Croatia qualified for the 2026 World Cup, thanks to the achievements of Gvardiol (23e), Musa (57e) and Vlasic (70e), who responded to Turi’s opening score (16e).

The Croats thus join England and France, the two other qualified European countries.

It’s almost made for the Netherlands

At the same time, the Netherlands held off Poland in Warsaw (1-1), and thus keep three points ahead at the top of Group G over their evening opponent, in addition to a clear goal difference (19 against 6). Kaminski had nevertheless opened the scoring for the Poles (43e), but the inevitable Depay responded to him after returning from the locker room (47e).

The Batavians will have to validate their qualification on Monday against Lithuania.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu 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, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.