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Croatia qualify for 2026 World Cup, Netherlands close, Germany in limbo
Croatia secured a six-point lead in Group L with a win over the Faroe Islands, while the Netherlands hold a strong goal difference; Germany must earn a point in their final match.
- On November 14, 2025, Croatia clinched qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a win in Rijeka, leading Group L by six points with one match left.
- After a shock opener by the Faroe Islands via Geza David Turi's 16th-minute effort, Croatia overturned the deficit with late strikes including Nikola Vlasic's volley, settling the match.
- In Warsaw, the Netherlands national team drew 1-1 as Memphis Depay, Netherlands forward, equalised two minutes after the restart, leaving the Oranje three points clear with a +13 goal difference before their home game vs Lithuania on Monday.
- Nick Woltemade's brace gave Germany national team a laboured 2-0 win in Luxembourg national team, but they must get a result at home to Slovakia national team on Monday to avoid play-offs.
- Luka Modric, at 40, earned his 193rd cap and continued to influence Croatia's midfield, while the 2026 World Cup draw will take place in Washington, D.C. on December 5.
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Croatia secures its pass to 2026 and the captain enters a historic club
The Netherlands National Team got what Costa Rica has on record. Although it is not official, but it is virtual, the European squad can celebrate the pass to the North American World Cup 2026. The Netherlands tied against Poland (1-1) this Friday in Warsaw and practically secured its participation in the World Cup.With three points of advantage and a widely favorable goal difference (+13) over its rival of the day, Ronald Koeman's men will be ab…
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