0-2 3-0! European preliminaries: Germany defeated, Spain started well, Belgium caused a tragedy

The first stage of the 2026 World Cup European qualifiers will continue, and the giant teams are really happy and sad! Germany's first game failed, losing 0-2 to Slovakia away, and suffered a bad start. Spain started the first game well, defeating Bulgaria 3-0 away. Belgium won two consecutive games and was unbeaten in three games, creating a tragedy away, winning 6-0 against Liechtenstein. Türkiye also got a good start in the first game, beating Georgia 3-2 away. Aktilco Olu, who joined Fenerbahce after the Champions League play-off, scored twice. The European preliminaries were staged for a crazy night, and the following is a brief overview of the above competition.

Liechtenstein vs. Belgium

This is the fifth round of Group J in the first phase of the World Cup European qualifiers, Liechtenstein is against Belgium at home.

Liechtenstein ranked 198th in the world and ranked last in the group in this qualifiers. Its previous record was 0 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, and 0 points. It only won 1 in the last 10 official games, and its offense was quite weak.

Belgium ranked 8th in the world, with a record of 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses before the game, with 4 points, ranking third in the group stage, and its overall condition is relatively stable. The strength of the two sides is huge, and there is no suspense in the game.

In the 29th minute, Meunier made an accurate assist, Dirk Yper seized the opportunity to complete the goal, breaking the deadlock, and Belgium led 1-0; In the 31st minute, Vanakan assisted De Bruyne, who transferred to Napoli in the summer window, scored, and Belgium expanded its advantage; In the 46th minute, Tillermans volleyed outside the penalty area, the ball went straight to the dead corner, and Belgium led 3-0; In the 70th minute, Tillermans took the penalty kick, completing the personal score twice, and Belgium led 5-0; in the

stoppage time, Salemacles assisted Malik Fofana to score, adding icing on the cake.

In the end, Belgium caused a tragedy away, defeating Liechtenstein 6-0, remaining unbeaten in three games, with 7 points, North Macedonia won two wins and two draws and remained unbeaten with 8 points, and Wales ranked first with 10 points.

Netherlands VS Poland

This is the third game of the Netherlands' European qualifier Group G, and it won two consecutive victories in the previous two rounds.

In the first half, the Netherlands had a strong desire to attack. In the 13th minute, Reindes shot from a long shot and hit the post; in the 28th minute, Depp took the corner kick and found Dumfries accurately, who headed the ball, opening the first record for the Netherlands. Unfortunately, Dumfries injured his hand when celebrating.

● Second half: In the 64th minute, Polish team Lewandowski was replaced, which affected the team's offensive rhythm; in the 80th minute, Poland team patiently conducted and cooperated, and Cash scored a ball on the right side of the penalty area, and the ball went straight to the near corner, successfully equalizing the score.

In the end, the Netherlands drew 1-1 with Poland at home.

After this game, the Netherlands temporarily led the way with 7 points in one round of the game, Poland ranked second with two wins, one draw and one loss, and Finland also ranked third with two wins, one draw and one loss, and 7 points. The competition situation in this group is still fierce.

Slovakia vs. Germany

This is the first match of the first phase of the European qualifier Group A. The two teams had played 11 times in various competitions, with Germany winning 8 and losing 3, but three losses were all in friendly matches. In the end, Slovakia defeated Germany 2-0 at the Tekhne Stadium, the first time that Germany lost to Slovakia in an official game.

In the 42nd minute, the German defender was not in a tight spot, Hanzko made a straight pass and instigated, Strek inserted into the inverted triangle and knocked back, Hanzko followed up and scored, and Slovakia led 1-0. In the 55th minute, goalkeeper Dublavka drove out with big feet, Strek faced Rudiger 1V1, shook continuously, and then shot with his left foot straight into a dead corner.

In the end, Slovakia defeated Germany 2-0 at home. Germany suffered a bad start in the European qualifiers in the World Cup, temporarily ranked last in Group A, and will face Northern Ireland in the next round.

Bulgaria vs Spain

This is the first match of the first stage of the European qualifier Group E.

Spain is currently ranked second in the world and is the European Cup champion, but its state has fluctuations in 2025, and it lost to Portugal in the penalty shootout in the UEFA Nations League final. Bulgaria ranked 74th in the world, with 1 draw and 3 losses in 4 games since 2025, and its condition is very bad. In the 5th minute, Spain made a long pass in the middle circle, Yamal broke through from the bottom on the right and made the ball. Martin Subimedi, who had just transferred to Arsenal this summer, made a straight pass. Oyasabal followed up with a low shot and scored 1-0;

In the 30th minute, Yamal made a cross from the right and was headed by a defensive player. Kukurelia got the ball on the left side of the penalty area and shot with his right foot to expand the score, 2-0;

In the 38th minute, Yamal took a corner kick from the right, and Merino headed the ball in the middle of the penalty area, 3-0.

In the 54th minute, Merino's powerful shot was saved by the goalkeeper from the back; in the 62nd minute, Spain replaced two people, Rodri and Carvajal played, and Polo and Subimedi were removed; in the 81st minute, substitute Jesus Rodriguez advanced to counterattack, Oyasabal's single shot was saved, and the supplementary shot was also saved. At the end of the game, Spain won Bulgaria 3-0 away and achieved a good start.

Georgia vs Türkiye

This is also the first match of the first European qualifiers Group E. Georgia vs. Türkiye at home.

In the first half, in the third minute of the opening, Real Madrid teenager Guerre assisted Fenerbahce defender Mildir to score, and Turkey led 1-0; in the 41st minute, Aktilcooglu, who had just transferred from Benfica to Fenerbahce, scored a goal, and Türkiye led 2-0 to end the first half.

The second half, in the 52nd minute, Akkin made a precise pass, Aktilkoolu scored twice, and Turkey led 3-0; in the 63rd minute, Davitashvili scored a goal for Georgia; in the 71st minute, Barish Irmaz was sent off for a foul; in the stoppage time, Kvaratskhelia scored a long-range shot, and Turkey finally defeated Georgia 3-2 away, making a good start. After the first round of the game, Spain ranked first in this group and Türkiye ranked second.