Germany Maintains Lead in World Cup Qualifying, France Stumbles
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BRATISLAVA. Germany’s footballers remained at the forefront of the A-Group of the European part of the World Championship 2026.
On Monday they won in Belfast over home Northern Ireland 1:0,which was decided by Nick Woltemade with his premiere national goal.
The Germans lead a table about the score ahead of Slovakia, three points are lagging on the third place Northern Ireland.
The Germans started actively in Windsor Park. They where controlled by the ball and in ten minutes they sent three shooting attempts,but neither of them headed to the goal.
Only then did the Northern Irish come to the floor and thier first more dangerous action ended in 14 minutes into the goal, but daniel Ballard’s hit, but after consulting the VAR eventually did not recognize the offside.
After half an hour, the guests came when he took the ball to the net after a corner kick with the rear of the Woltemade arm – 0:1.
The home team presented themselves twice more, but promptly after the change of sides he had a German insurance policy Karim Adeyemi, but the goalkeeper fired inaccurately.
The Northern Irish then tried to equalize, he had it on the ball in 60. And then in the 84th minute Ethan Galbraith, at the end and the alternating Callum Marshall, but the guests watched the scored close victory.
For the helmsman of the domestic Michael O’Neill it was a 100th duel on the national bench.
iceland surprised the French
The first points in the ongoing qualification were lost by the 100 % French, who tied in Reykjavik with home iceland 2:2.
The guests played in the opening act too passive and 39 minutes.
Christopher Nkunka took care of the settlement at 63 minutes after a separate event,and another goal of the guests was added by Jean-Philippe Matet,but he secured a valuable point for Iceland in 70 minutes Kristian Hlynsson.
Despite the loss, the French continue to lead the D-group by three points ahead of Ukraine, which on neutral soil in Krakow, according to the assumptions, conquered Azerbaijan 2:1.
Oleksij Guculjak succeeded in the first half and although he equalized Nariman Achundzade in the extension, three points for the favorite arranged aft
UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying Results – October 13, 2025
Hear’s a recap of the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches played on October 13, 2025, including scores and goalscorers.Thes results contribute to the ongoing qualification process for the tournament.
Group B Results
* Slovenia vs. Switzerland: 0-0 – A tightly contested match ending in a draw. https://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/
* Sweden vs. Kosovo: 0-1 (0-1) – Kosovo secured a victory on the road with a goal from Aslan in the 32nd minute. https://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/
Group D Results
* Iceland vs. France: 2-2 (1-0) – A dramatic match saw Iceland and France share the points. Palsson (39′) and Hlynsson (70′) scored for Iceland, while Nunku (63′) and Mateta (68′) found the net for France. https://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/
* Ukraine vs. Azerbaijan: 2-1 (1-1) – Ukraine defeated Azerbaijan thanks to goals from gaculjak (30′) and Malinovskyj (64′). Achundzade (45+3′) scored for Azerbaijan. https://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/
Group J Results
* North Macedonia vs.Kazakhstan: 1-1 (0-0) – A draw between North Macedonia and Kazakhstan. White (74′) scored for North Macedonia, while Karaman (54′) equalized for Kazakhstan.https://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/
* Wales vs. Belgium: 2-4 (1-2) – Belgium emerged victorious against Wales. Rodon (8′) and Broadhead (89′) scored for Wales, but De Bruyne (18′ & 76′ – both penalties), Meunier (24′), and Trossard (90′) secured the win for Belgium. https://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/
Key Takeaways:
* kosovo and Ukraine secured crucial wins in their respective qualifying groups.
* The match between Iceland and France was a thrilling draw with goals from both sides.
* Belgium demonstrated strong attacking prowess in their victory over Wales.
Looking Ahead:
These results will influence the standings in each group as the Euro 2024 qualification process continues. Fans can follow the latest updates and standings on the official UEFA website: https://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/.