World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Leaders Dropped Points, Fate of Advancement to be Decided in Final Round.

According to inkorr.com: The penultimate round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers concluded on Saturday. The matchday on Sunday was extremely eventful: ten matches were played across five groups, and none went by without goals.

Chaos in Group C

Group C became particularly unpredictable, where the leaders – Denmark and Scotland – dropped points. The Danes managed to equalize against Belarus, but couldn't secure a win. The Scots lost to the Greeks 2:3, scoring two goals when they were down 0:3. Now, the fate of a playoff spot will be decided in a direct match, where Scotland needs a win to keep their chances of leadership.

Belgium in Group J

In Group J, Belgium faced a serious opponent in a match against Kazakhstan, which ended in a draw. Now three teams from the group have chances to qualify for the World Cup, and the results of the next round will show who among them gets the opportunity to participate in the tournament.

Match Results

• Group B
  • Slovenia – Kosovo 0:2 (0:1)
  • Switzerland – Sweden 4:1 (1:1)
• Group C
  • Greece – Scotland 3:2 (1:0)
  • Denmark – Belarus 2:2 (1:0)
• Group E
  • Georgia – Spain 0:4 (0:3)
  • Turkey – Bulgaria 2:0 (1:0)
• Group H
  • Cyprus – Austria 0:2 (0:1)
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina – Romania 3:1 (0:1)
• Group J
  • Kazakhstan – Belgium 1:1 (1:0)
  • Liechtenstein – Wales 0:1 (0:0)

Ukraine vs. Iceland

In Group D, the Ukrainian national team defeated Iceland 5:3, previously drawing with Azerbaijan. It's also worth mentioning the loss to France in the previous match, however, Ukrainian fans actively supported the team, displaying a banner 'Fortress of Europe'.

The penultimate round of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers showcased numerous exciting matches and important victories. Many teams have reinforced their readiness to fight for participation in the tournament, and the Ukrainian national team secured valuable three points. Now we eagerly await the final qualifying round and the determination of participants for the World Cup.