World Cup 2026 qualifying round-up: Spain and Switzerland end campaigns unbeaten while Belgium and Romania record big wins

"Spain maintained their unbeaten run in World Cup 2026 qualifying as they drew 2-2 with Turkey to end the campaign as group winners. The European champions were hoping to make it six wins from six and thought they were on their way to achieving that after Dani Olmo put them ahead after just four minutes in Seville. The visitors hit back through Deniz Gul shortly before half-time before taking the lead after the break courtesy of Salih Ozcan."

"With Wales winning big in Cardiff, only a shock defeat to Liechtenstein would see Belgium surrender their grip on top spot in Group J. As it was, they comfortably dispatched their opponents with Manchester City's Jeremy Doku bagging a brace in a 7-0 thrashing. Charles De Ketelaere also scored twice, while goals from Hans Vanaken, Brandon Mechele and AlexisSaelemaekers completed the rout."

Spain finish their qualifying campaign unbeaten after a 2-2 draw with Turkey in Seville, with Dani Olmo and Mikel Oyarzabal scoring for Spain and Deniz Gul and Salih Ozcan for Turkey, and Turkey heading to the playoffs. Bulgaria beat Georgia 2-1. Switzerland ended without defeat following a 1-1 draw in Kosovo as Ruben Vargas scored and Florent Muslija equalised, with Kosovo moving to the playoffs. Sweden drew 1-1 with Slovenia, finishing bottom without a win but reaching playoffs via the Nations League. Belgium thrashed Liechtenstein 7-0, and Romania demolished San Marino 7-1.

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