European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finished Tuesday with Spain , Belgium , Switzerland , Scotland and Austria securing the region's remaining automatic spots.

Spain was held to a 2-2 home draw at Turkey but took first place in Group E nonetheless and equaled Italy 's 31-match unbeaten streak in competitive matches. Italy's record came between 2018 and 2021.

Scotland beat 10-man Denmark 4-2 in Group C, with Scott McTominay scoring a superb bicycle kick goal three minutes into the match. Scotland scored a pair of stellar goals in second-half added time -- after Denmark had a player sent off -- to seal the win at Hampden Park.

A 1-1 home draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina was enough for Austria in Group H, while Belgium routed Liechtenstein 7-0. Switzerland quali

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