Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Germany & Netherlands Secure World Cup Spots; Kosovo, Scotland in Final Push
Germany and Netherlands have secured spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after winning their final qualifying matches.
On the last day of qualifiers, Kosovo and Scotland have a chance to qualify, while Switzerland and Denmark face tough opponents.
Many teams from Africa, Asia, South America, and Oceania have already qualified, with Europe's qualifiers still ongoing.
Germany and Netherlands qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Germany tops Group A with a 6-0 win over Slovakia, Netherlands tops Group G with a 4-0 win over Lithuania
Kosovo and Scotland have a chance to qualify on the final matchday
Switzerland and Denmark lead their groups but face tough challenges in the final qualifier
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Who's in and how they got there
- Who
- Germany, Netherlands, Kosovo, Scotland, Switzerland, Denmark
- What
- Qualified for or trying to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- When
- November 18, 2025
- Where
- Germany (Red Bull Arena, Leipzig), Netherlands (Amsterdam), Kosovo (Fadil Vokrri Stadium, Pristina), Scotland (Hampden Park, Glasgow), Switzerland (St. Jakob-Park, Basel), Denmark (Parken Stadium, Copenhagen)
- Why
- To secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Germany's Performance
Netherlands' Performance
First Half
Germany's Performance
Germany scored four goals
Netherlands' Performance
Netherlands scored one goal
Second Half
Germany's Performance
Germany scored two more goals
Netherlands' Performance
Netherlands scored three goals
Unbeaten Record
Germany's Performance
Germany had pressure but played well
Netherlands' Performance
Netherlands remained unbeaten throughout the qualifiers
- Germany's Group A Standings
- Germany (15 points), Slovakia (12 points)
- Netherlands' Group G Standings
- Netherlands (20 points), Poland (17 points)
- Germany's Goal Scorers
- Leroy Sane (2), Nick Woltemade, Serge Gnabry, Ridle Baku, Assan Ouedraogo
- Netherlands' Goal Scorers
- Tijjani Reijnders, Cody Gakpo, Xavi Simons, Donyell Malen
- Next World Cup
- Co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada in 2026
- Qualified Teams (so far)
- Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Ghana, Cape Verde, South Africa, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Australia, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay, New Zealand
Sources
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