2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Match Schedule and Results - November 14

Friday, November 14, 2024 – Decisive Evening for European Qualification

Europe continues its race towards the 2026 World Cup which will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. This Thursday evening, six matches are scheduled for the UEFA zone qualifiers, with several prestigious fixtures and crucial stakes for the rest of the qualifying process.

📅 Full Evening Program

Match in Progress

🇫🇮 Finland 0 – 1 Malta 🇲🇹 finished

Band G
Stadium Helsinki
Stake Finland must win at home to stay in the race

Matches at 8:45 PM (Paris time)

🇬🇮 Gibraltar 1-2 Montenegro 🇲🇪 finished

Hourly 8:45 PM Final score
Band : L
Stake Gibraltar, usually at the bottom of the table, faces an ambitious Montenegro
Prognosis Montenegro expected to win

🇸🇰 Slovakia 1-0 Northern Ireland finished

Hourly 8:45 PM Final score
Band : HAS
Stake An important match for both teams in the race for the playoffs.
Historical The two nations know each other well and have often engaged in close matches.
Prognosis A balanced match, with a slight advantage for Slovakia playing at home.

🇵🇱 Poland 1 – 1 Netherlands 🇳🇱

Hourly 8:45 PM Final score
Band G
⚡ EVENING POSTER
Stake Clash of the titans between two historic nations
Stars expected :
- Poland Robert Lewandowski (captain and all-time leading scorer)
- The Netherlands : Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay
Context The Oranje are aiming for first place, Poland must respond
Prognosis Slight advantage to the Netherlands, but caution is advised against Lewandowski

🇱🇺 Luxembourg 0-2 Germany 🇩🇪finished

Hourly 8:45 PM Final score
Band : HAS
Stake Mission (almost) impossible for Luxembourg against the German behemoth
Forces involved :
- Luxembourg Team improving but largely outclassed
- Germany Germany, the group favorite and contender for the world title
German stars : Kai Havertz, Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz
Prognosis A large German victory is expected (3-0, 4-0 or more).

🇭🇷 Croatia 3-1 Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 finished

Hourly 8:45 PM Final score
Band : L
Stake Croatia, the 2018 World Cup runner-up and 2022 semi-finalist, must not be caught off guard.
Context Despite generational change, the Vatreni remain a European force.
Croatian stars Luka Modrić (39 years old but still present), Mateo Kovačić, Joško Gvardiol
Prognosis A Croatian victory is expected, but beware of the Faroese who can spring a surprise at home.

🔍 Analysis of Key Posters

🔥 Poland - Netherlands: The Clash of the Evening

Poland in Search of Redemption

After a mixed start to these qualifiers, Michał Probierz's Poland is counting on its iconic captain, Robert Lewandowski, to turn things around. At 36, the FC Barcelona striker remains the undisputed leader of the Polish national team and its best attacking weapon.

Forces :

Lewandowski's experience and talent
The support of a fervent home audience
A solid defense organized around Bereszyński

Weaknesses :

Excessive reliance on Lewandowski
Lack of creativity in the middle
Inconsistent results for several months

The Netherlands, the Logical Favorites

The Oranje, under the leadership of Ronald Koeman, have high ambitions for this 2026 World Cup. With a very high-quality squad and a golden generation in its prime, the Dutch are aiming for first place in the group.

Forces :

Huge staff with stars in all sectors
A well-oiled and organized group
Experience of major events

Weaknesses :

Sometimes mentally fragile in crucial moments
A defense that can be shaky against world-class attackers

Verdict This is a match you absolutely must watch. The Netherlands are slight favorites, but Poland, playing at home with Lewandowski, could pull off an upset. Probable score: 1-2 or 2-2.

🇩🇪 Luxembourg - Germany: David against Goliath

Luxembourg, the Brave Little Thumb

The Grand Duchy has made considerable progress in recent years, but remains largely outclassed on the international stage. Against Germany, the Luxembourgers will play with courage and determination, hoping to limit the damage.

Realistic objective : To last 20-30 minutes, to score a consolation goal would already be an achievement.

Germany, the Steamroller

The Mannschaft, led by Julian Nagelsmann, has clear ambitions: to finish first in the group and prepare for a world title that has eluded them since 2014. With a plethora of players and a new generation of exceptional talent, Germany should make short work of Luxembourg.

Stars to watch :

Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich): The 21-year-old prodigy, future Ballon d'Or winner
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen): The other young German genius
Joshua Kimmich The captain and metronome of the team
Kai Havertz (Arsenal): The versatile forward

Verdict A crushing German victory is expected. The likely score is 0-4, 0-5, or more. Bookmakers have Germany winning at odds of 1.01!

🇭🇷 Croatia - Faroe Islands: Beware the Trap

Croatia in Transition

After two exceptional World Cups (2018 final, 2022 semi-final), Croatia is going through a period of transition. Luka Modrić, at 39, is continuing the adventure, but for how much longer? The next generation is emerging with players like Gvardiol (Manchester City) and Sučić, but the team no longer has the same cohesion as in the Modrić-Rakitić-Brozović era.

Stake : To win at home without faltering in order to retain first place in the group.

The Faroe Islands, Potential Troublemaker

Don't underestimate the Faroese! This small nation of 53,000 inhabitants has already caused some upsets in the past. Their tough, physical, and organized style of football can pose problems for favorites who take the match lightly.

Verdict A Croatian victory is expected, but a close score is possible (2-0, 2-1). The Faroese will put up a fierce fight.

🎯 Editorial Predictions

Sure Matches (Clear Favorites)

✅ Luxembourg 0-4 Germany – A crushing German victory

✅ Croatia 2-0 Faroe Islands – Croatian victory as expected

✅ Gibraltar 0-2 Montenegro – Montenegro too strong

Evenly Matched (Anything Can Happen)

🟡 Slovakia 1-1 Northern Ireland – A draw is likely

🟡 Poland 1-2 Netherlands – Slight advantage to the Oranje, but Lewandowski can change everything

Match in Progress

⏳ Finland 0-0 Malta (45+1′) – Finnish victory expected in the second half

📺 Where to Watch the Matches?

In France

L'Équipe TV Broadcast of several matches
beIN SPORTS Comprehensive coverage of European qualifications
Streaming L'Équipe Live, beIN SPORTS Connect

In Switzerland

RTS Sport Match selection
SRF Sport Cover in German
RSI Sport Cover in Italian

In Belgium

RTBF Sport Selected Matches
Tipik Distribution of important posters

🌍 Context: The Road to the 2026 World Cup

European Qualifications Format

12 groups of 4 or 5 teams
The first 12 qualify directly
The 12 runners-up + 4 best teams from the Nations League → play-offs (16 teams)
4 additional seats via dams