MINSK, 18 November (BelTA) – European Qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup will draw to an end today, on 18 November, with final matches, BelTA has learned.
The Belarusian national team is set to play Greece in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, in what will be considered their home game, with FIFA referee Damian Sylwestrzak of Poland appointed to officiate the match. Following a heavy 5-1 loss to Greece in Piraeus in the first round, the Belarusian team under Carlos Alos will be seeking redemption in today’s match.
In the other Group C qualifier today, Scotland will host Denmark in Glasgow. For Belarus and Greece, World Cup hopes are over, but for Scotland and Denmark, everything is at stake: their confrontation will determine who books a direct place at the 2026 World Cup and who is forced into the playoffs. Last week, the Belarusian team earned their first point with a 2-2 draw against Denmark in Copenhagen, while the Greek side defeated Scotland 3-2 in Piraeus. The group standings ahead of the final matches are as follows: Denmark – 11 points, Scotland – 10, Greece – 6, Belarus – 1.
A total of 12 European teams will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven having already secured their spots: England, the Netherlands, Norway, France, Portugal, Germany, and Croatia. Ukraine, Czechia, Poland, Ireland, Slovakia, Italy, and Albania have all sealed a place in the playoffs. For the first time ever, the FIFA World Cup will be staged in three countries: the USA, Mexico, and Canada. The final tournament will also break new ground by featuring 48 teams, a significant increase from the previous cap of 32.
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