Scotland Austria Netherlands and Denmark Impress in 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers Round-Up

European Qualifiers Thrill as Scotland Stuns Greece and Austria Shines

Scotland’s Remarkable Comeback Against Greece

In an electrifying encounter, Scotland triumphed over Greece with a 3-1 victory in Glasgow, maintaining their pursuit of a World Cup finals place since their last appearance in 1998. Initially trailing, Scotland equalized within minutes of Kostas Tsimikas giving Greece the lead in the 62nd minute. Ryan Christie and Lewis Ferguson turned the tables, with Lyndon Dykes sealing the win in added time. Angus Gunn’s remarkable save ensured Greece couldn’t stage a late comeback.

Czechia and Croatia Share Points in Group L Deadlock

Czechia held Croatia to a goalless draw, a result benefiting the Group L leaders more. In a match of missed opportunities, both teams failed to capitalize on their chances. Lukáš Provod’s free-kick was saved by Croatia’s Dominik Livaković, while Ivan Perišić also missed Croatia’s best chance. The draw leaves both nations tied at the top of the group, although Croatia has a game in hand.

Austria Dominates San Marino in Record-breaking Victory

Austria celebrated a monumental 10-0 win against San Marino, marking their largest margin of victory in international football. Marko Arnautović stole the spotlight, netting four goals and becoming Austria’s all-time leading scorer with 45 goals. This win solidified Austria’s perfect record in Group H.

Denmark and Netherlands Display Dominance

Denmark showcased their strength with a commanding 6-0 win over Belarus, controlling Group C. Rasmus Højlund’s brace helped establish a hefty halftime lead. Anders Dreyer added two more in the second half to complete the rout.

The Netherlands achieved a convincing 4-0 victory against Malta. Cody Gakpo’s two penalties, supplemented by goals from Tijjani Reijnders and Memphis Depay, kept them three points ahead in Group G.

Faroe Islands Achieve Historic Win Over Montenegro

The Faroe Islands recorded a landmark 4-0 victory over Montenegro, marking their largest competitive win. Hanus Sørensen was pivotal, scoring twice to lead his team to an unforgettable result.

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