The European qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 continue with the October 2025 international window featuring crucial Group Stage matches. Many of Europe’s top teams like France, Portugal and Spain will battle for direct qualification spots to the World Cup finals in Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
Here is our full guide on where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers (UEFA) October window, including the schedule and fixture.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers – October matchdays
- Matchday 7: October 9-11, 2025
- Matchday 8: October 12-14, 2025
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European Qualifiers – October matchdays schedule
| Date | Time | Home Team | Away Team | Venue | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 09 October 2025 | 21:30 | Finland | Lithuania | Olympic Stadium (Helsinki) | Group G |
| Friday 10 October 2025 | 00:15 | Austria | San Marino | Ernst Happel Stadium (Vienna) | Group H |
| Friday 10 October 2025 | 00:15 | Czechia | Croatia | Sinobo Stadium (Prague) | Group L |
| Friday 10 October 2025 | 00:15 | Cyprus | Bosnia-Herzegovina | AEK Arena – Georgios Karapatakis (Larnaca) | Group H |
| Friday 10 October 2025 | 00:15 | Malta | Netherlands | Ta’Qali National Stadium (Ta’ Qali) | Group G |
| Friday 10 October 2025 | 00:15 | Scotland | Greece | Hampden Park (Glasgow) | Group C |
| Friday 10 October 2025 | 00:15 | Faroe Islands | Montenegro | Torsvollur (Tórshavn) | Group L |
| Friday 10 October 2025 | 00:15 | Belarus | Denmark | ZTE Arena (Zalaegerszeg) | Group C |
| Friday 10 October 2025 | 19:30 | Kazakhstan | Liechtenstein | Astana Arena (Nur-Sultan) | Group J |
| Saturday 11 October 2025 | 00:15 | France | Azerbaijan | Parc des Princes (Paris) | Group D |
| Saturday 11 October 2025 | 00:15 | Germany | Luxembourg | PreZero Arena (Sinsheim) | Group A |
| Saturday 11 October 2025 | 00:15 | Northern Ireland | Slovakia | Windsor Park (Belfast) | Group A |
| Saturday 11 October 2025 | 00:15 | Belgium | North Macedonia | La Gantoise (Ghent) | Group J |
| Saturday 11 October 2025 | 00:15 | Iceland | Ukraine | Laugardalsvollur (Reykjavik) | Group D |
| Saturday 11 October 2025 | 00:15 | Kosovo | Slovenia | Fadil Vokrri Stadium (Pristina) | Group B |
| Saturday 11 October 2025 | 00:15 | Sweden | Switzerland | Friends Arena (Solna) | Group B |
| Saturday 11 October 2025 | 18:30 | Latvia | Andorra | Daugava Stadium (Riga) | Group K |
| Saturday 11 October 2025 | 21:30 | Hungary | Armenia | Puskás Aréna (Budapest) | Group F |
| Saturday 11 October 2025 | 21:30 | Norway | Israel | Ullevaal Stadium (Oslo) | Group I |
| Sunday 12 October 2025 | 00:15 | Estonia | Italy | A. Le Coq Arena (Tallinn) | Group I |
| Sunday 12 October 2025 | 00:15 | Portugal | Republic of Ireland | Estádio José Alvalade (Lisbon) | Group F |
| Sunday 12 October 2025 | 00:15 | Serbia | Albania | Dubočica Stadium (Leskovac) | Group K |
Where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers (UEFA) in India?
Fans in India can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers LIVE on Sony LIV app and website. On television, a few matches will be televised on Sony Sports Network Channels as well.
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Where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers (UEFA) outside India?
Here are the broadcasting and streaming details of FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers outside India.
- UK: BBC (BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer), ITV
- Germany: ARD, ZDF, DAZN
- Spain: RTVE, Movistar+
- Italy: Rai, Sky Sport
- France: TF1, M6