Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Spain, Switzerland, Belgium on the Verge of World Cup Qualification
Several soccer teams are playing to get into the 2026 World Cup!
Spain won their game by a lot and is very, very close to being in the tournament, even setting a new record for not losing games.
Switzerland also won their match and is in a great spot to qualify.
Belgium drew their game, so they still need to win their last match to be sure they get in.
Scotland lost their game but might still get a chance to play in the World Cup through a different playoff.
Some teams are almost guaranteed a spot, while others are still fighting hard in their final games.
Spain is on the verge of World Cup qualification after a dominant 4-0 victory over Georgia.
Switzerland also secured a near-certain spot with a 4-1 win against Sweden, maintaining their group lead.
Belgium's qualification was delayed following a 1-1 draw with Kazakhstan.
Scotland lost 3-2 to Greece but is guaranteed at least a playoff spot due to other results.
Final qualification scenarios for several nations will be decided in the upcoming final matches.
- Who
- Spain, Georgia, Switzerland, Sweden, Kosovo, Belgium, Kazakhstan, Scotland, Greece, Denmark, Belarus.
- What
- FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualification matches.
- When
- Saturday's matches, with final group games scheduled for Tuesday.
- Where
- Various European nations including Georgia, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, Kazakhstan, Greece, and Belarus.
- Why
- Teams are competing to secure qualification spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.
Teams Nearing Certain Qualification
Teams with Unresolved Scenarios
Qualification Status
Teams Nearing Certain Qualification
Spain dominated Georgia 4-0, setting a record for their longest unbeaten streak, and needs only one more point to secure their World Cup berth. Switzerland also secured a decisive 4-1 win over Sweden, leading their group and in a strong position to qualify.
Teams with Unresolved Scenarios
Belgium was held to a 1-1 draw by Kazakhstan, delaying their automatic qualification, and must win their final match. Scotland lost 3-2 to Greece but benefited from Denmark's draw, guaranteeing them at least a playoff spot but not direct qualification.
Remaining Matches & Scenarios
Teams Nearing Certain Qualification
Spain can clinch qualification by avoiding a 7-0 loss to Turkey. Switzerland has a significant goal-difference advantage over Kosovo, making direct qualification highly probable.
Teams with Unresolved Scenarios
Belgium faces Liechtenstein in their final game and needs a win to secure qualification. Scotland faces a crucial match against Denmark to determine their final group standing.
- Spain's Performance
- Thrashed Georgia 4-0, extending unbeaten streak to 30 games, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice.
- Switzerland's Victory
- Defeated Sweden 4-1, leading Group B and holding a strong goal-difference advantage over Kosovo.
- Belgium's Draw
- Held to a 1-1 draw by Kazakhstan, despite Kazakhstan playing with 10 men for the final 11 minutes.
- Scotland's Result
- Lost 3-2 to Greece, but a draw between Denmark and Belarus secured them at least a playoff spot.
- Key Scorers
- Mikel Oyarzabal (2), Martin Zubimendi, Ferran Torres (Spain); Breel Embolo, Granit Xhaka, Dan Ndoye, Johan Manzambi (Switzerland); Dastan Satpayev, Hans Vanaken (Kazakhstan/Belgium); Tasos Bakasetas, Konstantinos Karetsas, Christos Tzolis (Greece); Ben Gannon-Doak, Ryan Christie (Scotland).
- Record Breakers
- Spain extended their unbeaten run to 30 games.
