France secured their place in teh 2026 World Cup on Wednesday, November 13, 2025, while Cristiano Ronaldo received a red card as Portugal suffered an unexpected defeat. These results unfolded during the ongoing qualification matches for the tournament.
The French teamS qualification adds another powerhouse to the field for the 2026 world Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Portugal’s loss,compounded by Ronaldo’s dismissal,jeopardizes their automatic qualification hopes and forces them to contend for a playoff spot. group K saw England maintain their undefeated record, defeating Serbia despite a saved shot from Eberechi Eze at Wembley Stadium in London.
England now leads Group K with 21 points from seven matches, having yet to concede a goal. They are set to play their final group game against Albania on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Albania has already secured second place in the group and a playoff position following a 1-0 victory over Andorra. Serbia’s defeat effectively eliminates them from contention for a playoff berth.
