UEFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Play-Off Results

World Cup Qualifiers: UEFA Results Explained

This is your home for every UEFA World Cup qualification result. Our results page is a complete archive, allowing you to review the final score of every match, from the most recent games right back to the opening day of the group stage. But the final score is just the beginning.

More Than Just the Final Score

To get a clearer picture of any match, simply click on it to unlock a wide range of post-game information. To explain, we will use the match between Sweden and Switzerland, played on October 10th, as an example:

• Info: Here you can find the core match details. You will see the date, the referee's name, the stadium—for instance, the Strawberry Arena—and the approximate attendance, which for this match was over 50,000.


• Summary: This section is divided into two parts: 'Events' and 'Commentary'. The Events timeline highlights key moments like goals and cards, showing, for example, that Granit Xhaka scored from a penalty in the 65th minute while Manuel Akanji received a yellow card in the 49th. The Commentary tab provides a minute-by-minute text description, perfect for catching up on the flow of the game.


• Stats: The statistics page acts as a match report, helping you understand if the full-time result tells the whole story. Although Sweden may have lost 0-2, the stats might show their goalkeeper made four saves, indicating Switzerland had more critical chances. You can also see defensive actions, like the four shots blocked by the Swiss defence.


• Line-ups: Review the starting line-ups and formations, such as Sweden playing in a 3-5-2 with Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak as forwards. You can also see all the substitutions that were made during the game.


• Table: This shows the updated group standings, highlighting the position of both teams after the final whistle.


• H2H: The head-to-head section details the history of matches between the two nations. Here, you might learn that Sweden and Switzerland had only played three times before this match, with the previous encounters being friendlies in 2001 and 2002.

Frequently Asked Questions about UEFA World Cup Qualifiers Results

What is the biggest win in UEFA World Cup qualification history?

The record for the biggest win was set during the 2026 qualification campaign, when Norway defeated Moldova 11-1 on September 9th, 2025. Prior to that, a number of games had finished 10-0, including England's victory over San Marino in 2021.

Who is the all-time top scorer in UEFA World Cup qualifiers?

Cristiano Ronaldo currently holds the record with an incredible 36 goals. However, Poland's Robert Lewandowski is not far behind with 30 goals and is still playing, so the race to be the all-time top scorer is still on.