A dramatic night across Europe saw Germany and the Netherlands seal their 2026 World Cup places with emphatic wins, while Croatia produced a stirring comeback and Poland rescued themselves late on in Malta.
Niko Kovac has continued Borussia Dortmund's revival, with the Croatian coach insisting his side are "moving in the right direction" as they look to sharpen an attack that has stalled in recent weeks.
Germany's 2-0 win in Luxembourg, the Netherlands' 1-1 draw in Poland, and Slovakia's dramatic late victory over Northern Ireland headlined a crucial night in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
AC Milan have secured a monumental signing, bringing Croatian midfield maestro Luka Modric to the San Siro on a contract until June 30, 2026, with an option to extend until 2027.
Former Croatia international Ivan Rakitic has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 37, bringing an end to a two-decade career that saw him succeed at the highest level.
Croatia and Denmark completed the UEFA Nations League quarter-final line-up with crucial results on Matchday 6.