A stunning bicycle kick and two stoppage-time goals sealed Scotland's dramatic return to the World Cup after a 28-year wait. Austria needed a late equalizer to also make it back to soccer's showcase event for the first time since 1998, while top-ranked Spain clinched its spot after equaling Italy's 31-match unbeaten record in competitive games in Europe
So much for Germany being at risk of missing the World Cup. A 6-0 thrashing of Slovakia on Monday completed Germany's recovery from a shocking start to group play as the four-time champion maintained its proud record of always qualifying for the World Cup. "A brilliant game from our team, with a lot of pressure," Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said
Cristiano Ronaldo is heading to another World Cup. Erling Haaland is going to his first. Italy risks missing out on sport's biggest global event for the third straight edition. Portugal sealed its place at next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico with a 9-1 rout of Armenia on Sunday. Haaland scored twice as Norway confirmed qualification