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Spain is⁢ on ‌teh verge of securing a spot in the 2026 World ​Cup after defeating Georgia with a​ decisive scoreline, virtually guaranteeing their qualification. The match,⁣ played on⁤ November 15, 2025, saw Spain dominate Georgia, solidifying their⁤ position in the qualifying group.

This victory places Spain in a commanding position to advance to the tournament, with⁣ only a highly improbable result in their final match against Turkey standing between them and qualification. The Spaniards currently boast a strong goal difference and points total, making their path to the World‌ Cup remarkably ⁢secure.

Early​ in the game, Spain took ⁤control,​ with Ferran Torres scoring to put his team ahead. Shortly after, ⁢in the⁢ 25th minute, Torres extended the ⁤lead to 2-0, ⁤effectively deciding the contest. Despite a brief period of possession for Georgia following the‍ second goal, Spain quickly regained control, with Mikel oyarzabal adding another goal after the ⁤break.

The second half saw Georgia focus on damage limitation, defending‌ deeply as Spain continued to press. Oyarzabal capitalized on a cross from Torres, deliberately heading the ball into the far corner to increase Spain’s advantage.

Spain will conclude their qualifying campaign against turkey on November 18,2025.A defeat by a margin of 0-7 or greater is the only ⁢scenario that would prevent Spain from participating in the 2026 World Cup. the team’s strong performance throughout the qualifying stages has positioned them ‌as strong contenders for success in the tournament.

Slovakia advanced to the final stage of World Cup qualification after a 2-1 victory ⁤over‍ Northern Ireland on November 16, 2023, in bratislava. The win secures Slovakia’s place in the playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The decisive goal came in the ‌91st minute from⁢ former Bundesliga player László Bénes, ⁤mirroring a late winner Slovakia secured against Germany in September. ‌Earlier in‌ the match, goals from Milan Skriniar and David Strelec⁤ were disallowed following Video ‍Assistant Referee (VAR) review for⁣ offside and a foul, respectively. Northern Ireland’s Daniel Ballard received a red card in added time (99th⁢ minute).

Despite⁢ the loss, Northern Ireland remains in contention for a World Cup berth due to⁤ their performance in the UEFA⁣ Nations ⁣League. Their Nations league results qualify them for the playoff round, offering a second chance to reach the tournament. The playoff‌ system provides an additional pathway‌ for teams that did not directly qualify through the standard qualifying ⁤groups.