Results of the day in the World Cup European qualifiers

While 6 matches were played in 3 groups in the 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers, the most lopsided victory was secured by the Netherlands, who defeated Malta 8-0.

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Results of the day in the World Cup European qualifiers

The 4th week matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers were played in Groups G, H, and K. The Netherlands, playing their 2nd match in the qualifiers, faced Malta at home.

The Oranje finished the first half of the match leading 3-0 with 2 goals from Memphis Depay and 1 from Virgil van Dijk.

Maintaining their dominance in the second half of the match, the Netherlands left the pitch with an 8-0 victory, thanks to 2 goals from Malen and one goal each from Xavi Simons, Noa Lang, and Van de Ven. With this result, Ronald Koeman's side made it 2 wins out of 2 in the group.

HAT-TRICK FROM MITROVIC

Serbia hosted Andorra in Group K. For the hosts, Aleksandar Mitrovic succeeded in scoring a hat-trick by finding the net in the 12th, 24th, and 53rd minutes. Serbia secured their first victory in the group, reaching 4 points after 2 matches.