Qualifying for the 2026 World Cup is entering its final phase, with the penultimate round matches in groups D, F, I and K scheduled for tonight.
Serbia is looking for a real miracle tonight at the legendary Wembley. The team of the new coach Veljko Paunović must defeat hosts England to maintain any playoff prospects. Albanians currently have point and three goal leadso only two victories in the end of the qualifiers realistically leave Serbia in the game for the playoffs – on the condition that Albania wins a maximum of four points in the remaining meetings with Andorra and England.
At the Princes’ Park France welcomes tonight Ukraine in a duel that could decide who will directly to the World Cup in 2026. The French, led by stars like Mbappé, Griezmann and Hernandez, have three more points and a better goal difference than the Ukrainians, so even a draw almost guarantees them a place. Ukraine comes with three consecutive victories and faith in surprise – attackers Mudryk and Tsygankov will be key. Deschamps’ home team is a big favorite, but the Ukrainians announce a disciplined game and fast counterattacks in search of a historic result.
In Dublin they will Ireland to host at the Aviva Stadium Portugal in a direct battle for passage to the WC. The Portuguese have five points more and only one point is enough for them to confirm their placement, while the host must look for a surprise to stay in the fight for the playoffs.
Schedule of today’s World Cup qualifiers (Europe)
- Armenia – Hungary, 18:00
- Azerbaijan – Iceland, 18:00
- Norway – Estonia, 18:00
- Andorra – Albania, 20:45
- England – Serbia, 20:45
- France – Ukraine, 20:45
- Ireland – Portugal, 20:45
- Moldova – Italy, 20:45
(www.jabuka.tv | Photo: Football Association of Serbia)
