
The Digest:
Spain moved to the brink of 2026 World Cup qualification with a dominant 4-0 victory over Georgia, maintaining their flawless campaign while Belgium faced unexpected delays. According to AFP, the European champions showcased their attacking prowess with a comprehensive win that leaves them needing only to avoid a massive defeat against Turkey.
Key Points:
- Spain defeated Georgia 4-0 away, maintaining a perfect qualifying record
- Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice while Ferran Torres and Martin Zubimendi added goals
- La Roja has scored 19 goals without conceding in five matches
- Belgium was held to a 1 -1 draw by Kazakhstan, delaying their qualification
- Austria moved closer to its first World Cup since 1998 with a 2-0 win in Cyprus
- Wales kept qualification hopes alive with a 1-0 victory over Liechtenstein
- Spain can secure qualification by avoiding a heavy defeat against Turkey
Sources: AFP, ESPN