Norway and Portugal claimed the top spots in Group I and F respectively after winning their 2026 World Cup qualifiers in convincing fashion on Sunday.
Saturday's World Cup qualifying for the Europe was headlined by Belarus holding Denmark to a draw to keep Scotland's qualification hopes alive after loss to Greece.
Bayern Munich were held to their first draw of the season by Union Berlin whilst Bayer Leverkusen hammered Heidenheim 6-0 in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Liverpool recorded an impressive 1-0 win over Spanish giants Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Arsenal defeated Slavia Praha 3-0 in Prague as North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur hammered Copenhagen 4-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Regis Le Bris has praised Sunderland's determination after they battled back to earn a 1-1 draw with Everton in the Premier League at the Stadium of Light on Monday night.