France Advances in 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers While England Remains Unbeaten
France secured its spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals with a commanding 4-0 victory over Ukraine. Kylian Mbappé was the star of the match, scoring twice and showcasing his exceptional talent.
France’s Dominant Performance
In the encounter against Ukraine, the French team struggled to break through a resilient defense in the first half. However, the breakthrough came in the 55th minute when Mbappé converted a penalty, calmly chipping the ball straight down the middle.
Following the penalty, Michael Olise added to the scoreline with a well-timed finish inside the box. Mbappé then scrambled in a third goal, before assisting Hugo Ekitiké, who marked his debut with a goal. With this win, France topped Group D.
Other Notable Matches
- Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal: The Irish team stunned Portugal in Dublin. Troy Parrott scored both goals, putting Portugal’s hopes of topping Group F in jeopardy.
- England 2-0 Serbia: England maintained their unbeaten streak with a win, courtesy of goals from Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze.
- Norway 4-1 Estonia: Alexander Sørloth and Erling Haaland each scored twice, propelling Norway closer to automatic qualification.
Group Standings and Upcoming Matches
As the qualification rounds progress, several teams are making headlines. Norway is positioned to challenge for top honors in Group I, while Hungary and the Republic of Ireland continue to compete in Group F.
Looking ahead, several matches are scheduled, including a clash between Luxembourg and Germany, and Poland taking on the Netherlands.
As of now, France and England are the only two teams guaranteed a place in the World Cup, creating excitement for future qualifying matches.
