Spain 6–0 Turkey

Full-time result: Spain delivered a masterclass in Konya, with Mikel Merino bagging a stunning hat-trick alongside 2 goals from Pedri and a strike by Ferran Torres. This emphatic win propels Spain clear at the top of Group E.

Implication: Spain remain unbeaten, an early frontrunner for direct qualification. Turkey needs urgent recovery to stay competitive.

Germany 3–1 Northern Ireland

Full-time result: Germany recovered from their recent shock loss by defeating Northern Ireland at home.

Note: A necessary confidence boost under pressure, but tactical concerns remain. The group remains tight.

Georgia 3–0 Bulgaria

Full-time result: Georgia put Bulgaria to the sword with a confident away win, lifting them to second place in Group E  still behind Spain.

Lithuania 2–3 Netherlands & Poland 3–1 Finland

Full-time results: The Netherlands edged past Lithuania in a closely fought Group G clash. Poland maintained pressure with a strong win over Finland.

North Macedonia 5–0 Liechtenstein; Belgium 6–0 Kazakhstan

Full-time results: North Macedonia and Belgium both released early-world statements with comprehensive group-stage victories.

Greece 5–1 Belarus; Switzerland 4–0 Kosovo

Full-time results: Greece hammered Belarus to top their group table. Switzerland also delivered a dominant performance, making a strong case as group favorites.

Republic of Ireland 2–2 Hungary

Full-time result: Ireland staged a stirring comeback from 2–0 down to scrape a point. Defender Dara O’Shea cited resilience, not weakness, as key. Hungary’s red card (Sallai) shifted momentum.

Tactical & Competitive Impact

Spain: Their ruthless efficiency sends a clear message  they’re serious title contenders with intention.

Germany: Recovering, but the squad’s lack of fluidity remains a concern for future crunch games.

Emerging challengers: Greece and Switzerland aren’t hiding they’re pushing hard for top spots.

Ireland: Proved they can battle back even when down, which may be critical in tight qualification groups.