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European qualification for the 2026 World Cup concluded on Tuesday, with Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria securing the region’s remaining automatic spots.<\/p>\n

Although Spain ended in a 2-2 draw with Turkey at home, they were assured of first place in Group E, matching Italy’s 31-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. Italy’s records are from 2018 to 2021.<\/p>\n

In Group C, Scotland defeated Denmark 4-2 in a 10-a-side game, with Scott McTominay scoring a stunning bicycle kick goal in the third minute.<\/p>\n

A 1-1 draw at home to Bosnia and Herzegovina was enough for Austria in Group H, but Belgium beat Liechtenstein 7-0. Switzerland qualified with a 1-1 draw with Kosovo.<\/p>\n

The 12 group winners will qualify directly, and the second-place teams will participate in the 2024-25 Nations League play-offs along with the top four teams that did not finish first or second in their group.<\/p>\n

Playoffs will be held on March 26th and March 31st. The World Cup will be held from June 11th to July 19th in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.<\/p>\n

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AP Soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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