In Group G, Hungary clinched their place in the Euro 2024 finals with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Bulgaria. A last-minute own goal by Alex Petkov secured Hungary’s qualification after a hard-fought contest in Sofia.
Sweden faced an unexpected defeat in Group F, losing 3-0 to Azerbaijan despite the hosts playing with 10 men in Baku. Renat Dadashov and Emin Mahmudov’s goals, along with a late strike by Mahmudov, handed Sweden a disappointing loss.
Meanwhile, in Group A, Spain moved closer to securing the top spot with a comfortable 3-1 win against Cyprus. Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Joselu scored for Spain, maintaining their lead in the group with 18 points.
In Group J, Slovakia secured their place at Euro 2024 by overcoming Iceland 4-2. After trailing early, Slovakia mounted a comeback with goals from Juraj Kucka, Ondrej Duda, and Lukas Haraslin’s brace.
Portugal, already qualified, continued their dominance in Group J with a 2-0 victory over Liechtenstein. Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal and João Cancelo’s strike secured the win for Portugal, with Ronaldo further solidifying his status as the all-time top scorer in international football.
The Euro 2024 qualification journey continues with these teams making significant strides towards the tournament next summer.
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