World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Spain Crush Turkey 6-0, Netherlands Stay on Top, Germany Bounce Back
The World Cup 2026 European qualifiers delivered high drama as Spain thrashed Turkey 6-0, the Netherlands held their lead with a narrow win over Lithuania, and Germany returned to form with a vital victory against Northern Ireland.
Spain Humiliate Turkey with Six Goals
Spain dominated Turkey in Konya, scoring six unanswered goals. Mikel Merino netted a stunning hat-trick, Pedri added a brace, and Ferran Torres sealed the scoreline (6’, 22’, 45+1’, 53’, 57’, 62’).
With this emphatic win, “La Roja” climbed to the top of Group E with 6 points, while Turkey remain third on 3 points.
Netherlands Maintain Lead in Group G
The Netherlands secured their third win in four matches with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Lithuania, keeping them atop Group G with 10 points.
Memphis Depay was the star of the night, scoring twice (11’, 63’) to become the all-time top scorer for the Oranje with 52 goals. Quinten Timber added the third (33’), while Lithuania responded through Gvidas Gineitis (36’) and Edvinas Girdvainis (43’).
Germany Regain Momentum Against Northern Ireland
In Cologne, Germany bounced back from their opening loss with a 3-1 triumph over Northern Ireland. Serge Gnabry opened the scoring (7’), before Isaac Price equalized (34’). However, second-half goals from Nadiem Amiri (69’) and Florian Wirtz (72’) secured Germany’s first three points in Group I, leveling them with Northern Ireland.
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