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Hislop: Florian Wirtz back to his best in big Germany win Hislop: Florian Wirtz back to his best in big Germany win

Shaka Hislop says Florian Wirtz was almost unplayable as Germany booked their World Cup place with a 6-0 win over Slovakia.

Netherlands beat Lithuania to seal World Cup qualification Netherlands beat Lithuania to seal World Cup qualification

The Netherlands also booked their place in the finals as winners of Group G after cruising to a 4-0 win over Lithuania in Amsterdam.

Germany score 6 goals on way to clinching WC spot Germany score 6 goals on way to clinching WC spot

Germany have qualified for the 2026 World Cup by routing Slovakia 6-0 in Leipzig.

Northern Ireland end qualifying campaign with win over Luxembourg Northern Ireland end qualifying campaign with win over Luxembourg

Jamie Donley's first international goal saw Northern Ireland end their World Cup qualifying Group A campaign with a drab 1-0 win over Luxembourg at a subdued Windsor Park.

Germany, Netherlands clinch World Cup spots on last day Germany, Netherlands clinch World Cup spots on last day

So much for Germany being at risk of missing the World Cup. The four-time champions clinched their spot on Monday along with fellow European power Netherlands for the tournament in North America next summer.

2026 World Cup: Who has qualified, and how the rest can make it 2026 World Cup: Who has qualified, and how the rest can make it

The race to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is drawing to a close. Here's how it's looking around the globe.