In a thrilling week of International soccer, the European Qualifiers for the 2022 Qatar World Cup were back with exciting fixtures. A number of teams have punched their tickets to the next World Cup, while others will have to look for it in the playoffs. Here, let's take a look at the results after Matchday 10 action and how the standings finished.
On Sunday, Croatia earned their Qatar berth thanks to their 1-0 victory over Russia, while Spain have also sealed their place by defeating Sweden. Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, on the other hand, dropped to second place of Group A after losing to Serbia and will have to go through the playoffs. On Monday, it was the turn for England, who demolished San Marino to secure a spot in the next World Cup. Italy are going to the playoffs again after sharing the points with Nothern Ireland, while Switzerland qualified after defeating Bulgaria.
Action continued on Tuesday with France taking care of business in Finland, while Wales booked a place in the playoffs thanks to their draw with Belgium. Moreover, Netherlands qualified for Qatar by defeating Norway in a hard-fought game.
European 2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Matchday 10 results
Group A
Luxembourg 0-3 Republic of Ireland
Portugal 1-2 Serbia
Group B
Greece 1-1 Kosovo
Spain 1-0 Sweden
Group C
Northern Ireland 0-0 Italy
Switzerland 4-0 Bulgaria
Group D
Finland 0-2 France
Bosnia and Herzegovina 0-2 Ukraine
Group E
Wales 1-1 Belgium
Czech Republic 2-0 Estonia
Group F
Austria 4-1 Moldova
Israel 3-2 Faroe Islands
Scotland 2-0 Denmark
Group G
Gibraltar 1-3 Latvia
Montenegro 1-2 Turkey
Netherlands 2-0 Norway
Group H
Croatia 1-0 Russia
Malta 0-6 Slovakia
Slovenia 2-1 Cyprus
Group I
Albania 1-0 Andorra
Poland 1-2 Hungary
San Marino 0-10 England
Group J
Armenia 1-4 Germany
Liechtenstein 0-2 Romania
North Macedonia 3-1 Iceland
European 2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Standings after Matchday 10