The race for qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continued Sunday with a full slate of European matches offering several surprising results and dominant performances. From Portugal’s resounding 9-1 victory over Armenia to norway’s upset win against Italy, the contests provided significant movement in several qualifying groups. These matches represent a key stage in the qualification process, as nations intensify their efforts to secure a coveted spot in the expanded 48-team tournament scheduled for north America. The results detailed below underscore the growing competitiveness within European football as teams vie for a place on the world stage.
European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup delivered a thrilling slate of matches on Sunday, November 16, with several key results shaping the landscape for teams vying for a spot in the tournament. The matches saw dramatic finishes and dominant performances as nations battled for crucial points.
Here’s a look at the results from Sunday’s action:
FT Hungary – Republic of Ireland 2:3
Daniel Lukács 4′, Troy Parrott (pen) 15′, Barnabás Varga 37′, Troy Parrott 80′, Troy Parrott 90+5′
FT Portugal – Armenia 9:1
Renato Veiga 7′, Eduard Spertsyan 18′, Gonçalo Ramos 28′, João Neves 30′, João Neves 41′, Bruno Fernandes (pen) 45+3′, Bruno Fernandes 51′, Bruno Fernandes (pen) 72′, João Neves 81′, Francisco Conceição 90+2′
FT Azerbaijan – France 1:3
Dadashov 4′, Matteo Guendouzi 17′, Akliouche 30′, Marcus Thuram 45+3′
FT Ukraine – Iceland 2:0
Oleksandr Zubkov 83′, Dmytro Hutsulyak 90+3′
FT Albania – England 0:2
Harry Kane 74′, Harry Kane 83′
FT Serbia – Latvia 2:1
Gūtkovskis 13′, Katai 49′, Stanković 60′
FT Israel – Moldova 4:1
Turgeman 21′ (pen), Nicolaescu 37′, Revivo 65′, Peretz 85′, Revivo 88′
FT Italy – Norway 1:4
Andrea Esposito 13′, Nusa 63′, Haaland 78′, Haaland 80′, Larsen 90+3′
Portugal’s dominant 9-1 victory over Armenia was a clear statement of intent in the qualifying campaign, while England secured a comfortable win on the road against Albania. These results set the stage for a compelling finish to the European qualifying rounds as teams continue to push for a place at the 2026 World Cup.
