⚽ TVs everywhere are tuned onto the final rounds of 2026 European World Cup qualifiers, running today and tomorrow to determine who qualifies directly for the World Cup, who’s off to the European playoffs, and who’s going home empty-handed to practice for 2030.

Group A:

  • Germany vs. Slovakia (9:45pm);
  • Northern Ireland vs. Luxembourg (9:45pm).

Where the group stands: Germany and Slovakia will be battling it out for direct qualification, with both teams having amassed 12 points and are topping the scoreboards, Die Mannshaft having the advantage in goal difference (+7 vs. +4). Northern Ireland (6 points) and Luxembourg (0), on the other hand, have pretty much been taken out of the competition, with zero hopes of advancing.

Group G:

  • Netherlands vs. Lithuania (9:45pm);
  • Malta vs. Poland (9:45pm).

Where the group stands: The Netherlands has all but secured its World Cup spot, leading its group with a whopping 17 points and a massive goal difference advantage (+19 vs. +6). Behind the Oranje is Poland at 14 points, who might just have a chance at pulling through were the Netherlands to somehow fumble the bag. As things stand, however, Poland has secured second place and a spot in the playoffs.

Group L:

  • Montenegro vs. Croatia (9:45pm);
  • Czech Republic vs. Gibraltar (9:45pm).

Where the group stands: The fate of all teams in this group has already been revealed, with Croatia having already qualified by topping the group, with the Czech Republic heading to the playoffs.

REMEMBER- The European playoffs consist of 12 teams that have all finished as runners-up in their groups, with four additional teams topping their respective UEFA Nations League Groups. Four teams from these playoffs will eventually qualify for the World Cup.

Over in the Al Ain International Cup, our homegrown national team is facing off against Cape Verde for third place at 6pm. Also at 6pm, Iran and Uzbekistan will go head to head for the title.

The Pharaohs fell from grace in the semi-final match against Uzbekistan with a 2-0 defeat, whereas Iran narrowly defeated Cape Verde on penalties after the match ended in a goalless draw.

ALSO- The Egyptian B team is set to play a friendly match against the Algerian B team at 4pm in preparation for the Arab Cup tournament kicking off later this month.

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