Belarus welcomes Greece in a final World Cup Qualifier clash. The match takes place on November 18, 2025 at ZTE Arena in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45 PM CET. Both teams conclude their UEFA Group C qualifying campaigns in this decisive encounter.
🔥 Quick Facts:
- Match Date: Nov. 18, 2025 | 7:45 PM CET
- Venue: ZTE Arena, Zalaegerszeg (neutral ground)
- Group: UEFA Group C (final matchday)
- Head-to-Head: Greece leads 2-1 in all-time meetings
- Recent Form: Greece won last matchup 5-1 in September
What Happened in Qualifying?
Both teams finish their 2026 World Cup qualifying journey this week. Greece secured third place with solid performances throughout. Belarus struggled in the group stage, ending in bottom spot. The contest marks the final day of UEFA’s first-round qualifiers across Europe.
This is the final opportunity for both nations. Denmark and Scotland control Group C, with Greece playing for pride. Head coach Ivan Jovanovic uses this match to assess squad depth. Belarus seeks to salvage something from a difficult campaign under Carlos Alos.
“We made significant mistakes at key moments in this campaign. Reaching a big finals with the national team is a huge anxiety that we all share.”
— Ivan Jovanovic, Greece Head Coach
How the Groups Shape Up
Group C standings show Denmark topped the group with strong consistency. Scotland finished second, both teams advancing directly. Greece secured third place with six points from recent wins.
Check the final standings and what each team achieved:
Team
Matches
Wins
Draws
Losses
Points
Denmark
10
8
1
1
25
Scotland
10
7
2
1
23
Greece
10
6
0
4
18
Belarus
10
0
1
9
1
Greece finished strong after bouncing back with impressive performances. The team showed resilience despite early campaign struggles. Belarus fights for respect in their final Group C match against an opponent already locked into third place.
Head-to-Head Record and Recent Results
These nations know each other well from qualifying. Greece dominates the recent head-to-head record. The most stunning result came in September 2025, when Greece demolished Belarus 5-1 at home.
That dominant performance showed the gulf in quality between both squads. Tasos Bakasetas scored a memorable long-range goal. Multiple attackers tormented Belarus’s depleted defense throughout the match.
- Greece leads the all-time head-to-head record 2-1
- Greece scored 6 goals across all meetings
- Belarus netted only 2 goals in return
- September clash saw Greece’s most impressive display
- This is the final chapter of their Group C rivalry
What’s at Stake: Pride and Points
Neither team contests for advancement positions. Denmark qualified as group winners. Scotland advances as runners-up. This match offers both nations a chance to finish the campaign strongly.
Greece’s Ivan Jovanovic tests squad depth and eyes Nations League positioning. Belarus searches for confidence-building victories before the play-off stage looms. Winning margins matter for potential future seeding or rankings.
The neutral venue in Hungary eliminates home advantage. ZTE Arena hosts 9,200 capacity. Both teams field fresh lineups and experimental formations. Young talents could earn valuable minutes at international level.
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