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Spain Dominates; Norway Returns to World Cup After 23 Years

11/18/2025

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Spain defeated Georgia 4-0, with Martin Zubimendi scoring and Mikel Merino subbed, boosting automatic 2026 World Cup qualification.
The Netherlands drew 1-1 with Poland, keeping their qualification bid alive.
Belgium drew 1-1 with Kazakhstan, costing automatic qualification.
England beat Albania 2-0, finishing with a perfect campaign.
Norway beat Italy 4-1 to reach their first World Cup since 2000, with Denmark vs Scotland and The Netherlands vs Lithuania upcoming.

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Spain defeated Georgia 4-0, with Martin Zubimendi scoring and Mikel Merino subbed, boosting automatic 2026 World Cup qualification.
The Netherlands drew 1-1 with Poland, keeping their qualification bid alive.
Belgium drew 1-1 with Kazakhstan, costing automatic qualification.
England beat Albania 2-0, finishing with a perfect campaign.
Norway beat Italy 4-1 to reach their first World Cup since 2000, with Denmark vs Scotland and The Netherlands vs Lithuania upcoming.