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European Teams Set for Intense 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in March 2025
The race for a spot in the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026 is heating up as European nations prepare for a crucial round of qualifiers this March. With pride, glory, and a ticket to the prestigious tournament on the line, football fans can expect high-stakes action across the continent.
The qualifiers kick off with several exciting clashes. In Group G, Malta will take on Finland, while Poland squares off against Lithuania. Over in Group H, Cyprus faces San Marino, and Romania will battle Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Group K will see tournament favourites England host Albania, while Andorra plays against Latvia, setting the stage for an action-packed start to the international break.
The action continues the next day with Liechtenstein facing North Macedonia in Group J and Moldova hosting Norway in Group I. Group L will feature Montenegro against Gibraltar, while Israel meets Estonia in Group I. Meanwhile, Wales is set to clash with Kazakhstan in Group J, and Czechia will go head-to-head with Faroe Islands in Group L.
As the competition intensifies, key encounters on March 24 include Lithuania vs. Finland in Group G, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Cyprus in Group H, and England vs. Latvia in Group K.
On March 25, the final day of this round, Israel will take on Norway, North Macedonia will meet Wales, and Gibraltar will battle Czechia, among other decisive fixtures.
With each team fighting to secure a place in the global showpiece hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the European qualifiers promise drama, skill, and unforgettable moments. Football lovers worldwide are set for an electrifying international break as nations chase their World Cup dreams.
Here are the full fixtures
21 March 2025
- Group G: Malta vs Finland 19:45 WAT
- Group G: Poland vs Lithuania 19:45 WAT
- Group H: Cyprus vs San Marino 19:00 WAT
- Group H: Romania vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 19:45 WAT
- Group K: Andorra vs Latvia 19:45 WAT
- Group K: England vs Albania 19:45 WAT
22 March 2025
- Group J: Liechtenstein vs North Macedonia 16:00 WAT
- Group I: Moldova vs Norway 19:00 WAT
- Group L: Montenegro vs Gibraltar 19:00 WAT
- Group I: Israel vs Estonia 19:45 WAT
- Group J: Wales vs Kazakhstan 19:45 WAT
- Group L: Czechia vs Faroe Islands 19:45 WAT
Matchday 2
24 March 2025
- Group G: Lithuania vs Finland 19:00 WAT
- Group G: Poland vs Malta 19:45 WAT
- Group H: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Cyprus 19:45 WAT
- Group H: San Marino vs Romania 19:45 WAT
- Group K: Albania vs Andorra 19:45 WAT
- Group K: England vs Latvia 19:45 WAT
25 March 2025
- Group I: Israel vs Norway 19:45 WAT
- Group I: Moldova vs Estonia 19:00 WAT
- Group J: Liechtenstein vs Kazakhstan 19:45 WAT
- Group J: North Macedonia vs Wales 19:45 WAT
- Group L: Gibraltar vs Czechia 19:45 WAT
- Group L: Montenegro vs Faroe Islands 19:45 WAT