The Netherlands delivered a resounding performance in Groningen, defeating Malta 8-0. The match was a stark contrast to Malta’s previous home game against Lithuania.

The goalscorers for the Netherlands included Memphis Depay (9th minute penalty and 16th minute), Virgilas van Dijk (20th minute), Xavi Simons (61st minute), Donyell Malhen (74th and 80th minutes), NOA window (78th minute), and Micky van de ven (90+2 minute).

Meanwhile,in Helsinki,the match between Finland and Poland was temporarily suspended midway through the second half due to a spectator experiencing a health issue in the stands.

After a roughly 30-minute delay, play resumed, with Finland ultimately securing a 2-1 victory and taking the lead in Group G, at least temporarily.

Joel Pohjanpalo (31st minute penalty) and Benjamin Kallman (64th minute) scored for Finland.

Jakub Kiwior scored in the 69th minute for Poland, who played without Robert Lewandowski, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.

England Falls to Senegal in Friendly

Harry Kane was accurate for 7 minutes, but the Africans answered with three goals.

In Nottingham, England faced Senegal in a friendly match and suffered a 3-1 defeat.

Harry Kane scored for England in the 7th minute, but Senegal responded with goals from Sarras (40th minute), Habib Diarra (62nd minute), and Cheikh Sabaly (90+3 minute).

2026 World Cup Expansion

The 2026 World Cup,to be held in the United States,Canada,and Mexico,will feature 48 teams for the first time,including 16 teams from Europe.

The winners of the twelve groups will automatically qualify for the final tournament. the teams finishing in second place, along with the four best teams from the UEFA League League tournament, will compete for the remaining four spots.

In addition to the future hosts, Argentina, Japan, Iran, New Zealand, Jordan, South Korea, and Uzbekistan have already secured their places in the tournament.