League A Group A2: Belgium 2-1 Switzerland In a tight game, Romelu Lukaku struck just before the hour, set up by Thomas Meunier after some Eden Hazard trickery. Mario Gavranović was sent on by Switzerland and promptly equalised, but with six minutes left Lukaku made it five goals in three matches since the FIFA World Cup bronze following a superb move to send Belgium three points clear at the top.Group A4: Croatia 0-0 England Both sides claimed their first point in the competition but England were certainly the more disappointed at not winning. Tottenham pair Eric Dier and H... UEFA.com - News
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Netherlands grab edge, Switzerland hold Belgium
The Netherlands beat Denmark 2-0 and Switzerland drew 2-2 in Belgium in Friday's FIFA Women's World Cup play-off semi-final first legs.The play-offs, involving the four qualifying group runners-up with the best record against the sides first, third and fourth in their sections, will decide the last of Europe's nine berths (including hosts France) for next summer's tournament.Semi-finals
Spain put six past Croatia, Belgium beat Iceland
HOW THE GROUPS STAND League AGroup A4: Spain 6-0 CroatiaMarco Asensio produced a splendid individual display in Elche as Spain ran riot against FIFA World Cup runners-up Croatia. The Real Madrid forward created all four goals after scoring his side's second; the only effort he played no part in was La Roja's opener, a brilliant Saúl Ñíguez header from Dani Carvajal's right-wing cross.
Iceland v Belgium: line-ups, coaches’ views, form guide
HOW THE NATIONS LEAGUE WORKS Possible line-upsIceland: Halldorsson; Sævarsson, Ingason, Sigurdsson, Magnusson; Gislason, Hallfredsson, Sigurdsson, Bjarnason; Bodvarsson, SigurdarsonBelgium: Courtois; Alderweireld, Kompany, Vertonghen; Meunier, Tielemans, Witsel, Carrasco; Mertens, Lukaku, E HazardReporter's view: Johann Sigurdsson (@UEFAcomJohannS)The performance in Friday's 6-0 defeat against Switzerland was one of Iceland's worst in many years, but the team have to set that aside. Belgium await on Tuesday, fresh... UEFA.com - News
Belgium reach Russia but France frustrated
UEFA.com has highlights of every qualifier; Sunday's games will be available to view from midnight CET on Monday. Group ANetherlands 3-1 BulgariaDavy Pröpper scored twice as the Netherlands leapfrogged Bulgaria into third place in the section. Daley Blind set up the first two goals, Pröpper and Arjen Robben tapping in to put the Oranje in control, but Georgi Kostadinov's header gave the visitors hope. Pröpper's late header ensured the Dutch stayed within three points of Sweden, with Bulgaria now a point behind them.France 0-0 LuxembourgFrance'... UEFA.com - News
France, Switzerland, Belgium soar, Ronaldo stars
France hit four against Netherlands and move three clear of defeated Sweden Switzerland stay perfect as Ronaldo sets more marks for Portugal Belgium open up six-point Group H lead with their joint-record win How the groups stand: who's in the hunt to qualify UEFA.com has highlights of every qualifier; Thursday's games will be available to view from 24:00CET on Friday. Group AFrance 4-0 NetherlandsFrance opened up a three-point lead at the top of the grou... UEFA.com - News
Anderlecht back on top in Belgium
How they won itKnocked off the top after 11 matches, Anderlecht recovered the lead in the 30th and final round of the regular season and held off Club Brugge in the championship play-offs. Club Brugge held Anderlecht on Sunday to delay the coronation, but only until Thursday as the capital club won 3-1 at Charleroi, who had earlier beaten them at home, to seal the title with a game to spare. Swiss coach René Weiler, in his debut Belgian season, put together a successful side combining home-grown players like Youri Tielemans and Leander Dendoncker with signings including captain Sofiane ... UEFA.com -