With Germany leading 1-0 at the top, France drawing 2-2 in a surprising upset, and Belgium winning, the European World Cup qualifiers standings have been released.

On October 14th Beijing time, the European World Cup qualifiers group matches went on, with several crucial games finishing early today. Germany edged Northern Ireland 1-0 to stay atop the table, France, missing Mbappé, was stunned in a 2-2 draw by Iceland, and Belgium won 4-2 against Wales to retake first place. The latest standings have now been updated—let's check them out!

Germany versus Northern Ireland. Germany currently shares the same points as Slovakia just behind them, holding the top spot by a slim margin. However, the pressure to secure direct qualification as group leader remains high. This round, Germany aimed for a third consecutive win against the weaker Northern Ireland. Both sides played well in their halves; Germany dominated the first half with a single goal from a header by Waldemar, gaining the advantage. But the second half saw a drastic shift—Northern Ireland overwhelmed Germany, putting heavy pressure on their goal. Germany had very few chances, with Adeyemi missing a prime one-on-one opportunity. Fortunately, Germany held on to the lead, securing the win and their third straight victory, remaining top with 9 points tied with Slovakia. Nevertheless, this German team still shows many flaws—especially a weak attack and no threat from the wings, making their World Cup qualification prospects uncertain, Alexander!

France versus Iceland. France has been the dominant force in this group, already securing three straight wins. This round they faced Iceland, but without Mbappé, France was tested. Iceland, playing at home, took the lead first with a counterattack goal. Although France controlled the game, they struggled to score. The second half improved for France as they bombarded Iceland’s defense, scoring twice in five minutes to take the lead. However, harsh reality struck quickly—within two minutes Iceland equalized again. Neither team scored afterward, and the match ended in a surprising 2-2 draw. France remains unbeaten after four rounds and still leads the group!

Belgium versus Wales. Belgium is the king of qualifiers, undefeated in the first five matches of this campaign. In the sixth round against Wales, who started aggressively at home and scored a dream goal in the 8th minute to take the lead. Belgium responded swiftly with a fierce attack, netting three goals to extend their advantage. In the final moments, both teams exchanged goals again—Wales narrowed the gap, but Belgium quickly struck back with a lightning-fast goal just one minute later. Ultimately, Belgium won 4-2 away, maintaining a six-match unbeaten streak, playing one fewer match, and topping the standings ahead of North Macedonia, aiming directly for the top spot and World Cup qualification!

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