Madrid: The Spanish national team defeated its Bulgarian host 3-0 today in a match held within Group E of the European qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain's goals were scored by Oyarzabal in the 5th minute, Marc Cucurella in the 30th minute, and Mikel Merino in the 38th minute. With this result, Spain tops the group standings with three points, while Bulgaria remains without points.
According to Qatar News Agency, in the same group, Turkey defeated host Georgia 3-2. Turkiye's goals came from Kerem Akturkoglu, who scored twice in the 41st and 52nd minutes, and Mert Muldur in the 3rd minute. Georgia's goals were scored by Zouriko in the 63rd minute and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the 90+8th minute. With this result, Turkey occupies second place in the group with three points, behind Spain on goal difference, while Georgia remains without points.
In Group J, Belgium secured a commanding 6-0 victory over host Liechtenstein. The goals were scored by Youri Tielemans, who netted twice in the 46th and 70th minutes, Maxim De Cuyper in the 29th, Arthur Theate in the 60th, Kevin De Bruyne in the 62nd, and Malick Fofana in the 90th. With this result, Belgium increased its tally to 7 points, placing it third behind Wales in first place by three points and North Macedonia in second by one point, while Liechtenstein remains without points in fifth place.
In another match, the Netherlands drew 1-1 with Poland. With this result, the Netherlands tops the group with 7 points, ahead of second-placed Poland on goal difference.
In Group A matches, Slovakia defeated visiting Germany 2-0, with goals scored by David Hancko in the 42nd minute and David Strelec in the 55th minute. Slovakia earned three points, placing it second in the group behind leaders Wales on equal points but behind on goal difference, while Germany remained in fourth place without points.