"Two goals from star striker Kylian Mbappe helped send two-time champion France to the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 home win against Ukraine on Thursday."
"Midfielder Michael Olise and substitute forward Hugo Ekitike added the other goals in a dominant second half from France, the World Cup runner-up in 2022."
"Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for elbowing Ireland defender Dara O'Shea in the second half of a shock 2-0 defeat at Ireland. Ronaldo now risks a two-game ban which would see him missing the first match of the World Cup tournament, if Portugal qualifies."
"Earlier, Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway moved even closer to qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 by beating Estonia 4-1 in Oslo. The win virtually secures a spot for the high-scoring Norwegians in next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico."
France secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 home victory over Ukraine. Kylian Mbappé scored two goals while Michael Olise and substitute Hugo Ekitike added goals during a dominant second half. France entered the match as the 2022 World Cup runner-up. Portugal suffered a surprise 2-0 defeat to Ireland, and Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for elbowing defender Dara O'Shea, now facing a possible two-game ban that could include the tournament opener. Norway moved closer to qualification with a 4-1 win over Estonia, with Erling Haaland scoring twice.
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