Germany and the Netherlands have qualified directly for the 2026 World Cup, after decisive victories in the qualifiers.

On Monday evening, Germany and the Netherlands secured their direct qualification for the World Cup in North America, scheduled for next year. Germany faced Slovakia at home, winning with a decisive 6-0, in a match where Sane, Woltemade, Gnabry, Baku, and Ouedraogo scored. Germany dominated the game, having 72% possession and 10 shots on target. On the other hand, the Netherlands achieved a clear victory of 4-0 against Lithuania, with goals from Reijnders, Gakpo, Xavi Simons, and Malen. In other qualifying matches, the Czech Republic defeated Gibraltar 6-0, while Malta lost 2-3 against Poland. The European qualifiers conclude on Tuesday, with decisive matches for other teams.