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In the ongoing 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Europe, several exciting matches took place on Friday night, with Italy and France securing impressive wins against their opponents.<\/h6>\n

Kabul 24<\/a>: Italy, the former European champions, delivered a commanding performance, thrashing Estonia 5-0 in a one-sided affair.<\/p>\n

Luciano Spalletti\u2019s side showcased their attacking prowess and cohesion, with goals from Moise Kean, Mateo Retegui, Giacomo Raspadori, and Alessandro Bastoni.<\/p>\n

This emphatic victory further solidified Italy\u2019s position in their group, highlighting their strong form and readiness for World<\/a> Cup qualification.In another key match, France secured a 2-0 win over Ukraine.<\/p>\n

Michel Olise and Kylian Mbapp\u00e9, the standout stars of the French attack, scored the goals that clinched three crucial points for the Bleus.<\/p>\n

With their high-quality squad and seamless teamwork, France once again proved they are serious contenders for a spot in the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Croatia edged out the Faroe Islands 1-0, thanks to a 31st-minute goal by Andrej Kramari\u0107. Greece dominated Belarus with a 5-1 victory, while Iceland crushed Azerbaijan 5-0. The Czech Republic defeated Montenegro 2-0, and Slovenia and Sweden played out an entertaining 2-2 draw.<\/p>\n

Switzerland showcased their strength with a 4-0 win over Kosovo, while the match between Denmark and Scotland ended in a goalless 0-0 stalemate.<\/p>\n

These results underscore the intense and thrilling competition in the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, as top teams battle for a coveted spot in the tournament.<\/p>\n

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