• The nine group winners and nine runners-up along with the third-placed side with the best record against the teams first, second, fourth and fifth in their section qualify directly forFrance.
• The eight remaining third-placed teams will contest play-offsin November to determine the last four qualifiers for the finals.
Qualified: France (hosts), Northern Ireland, Portugal, Iceland, Czech Republic, England, Austria (13 automatic qualifying spots and 8 play-off berths tbc)
Sunday: Germany v Georgia, Gibraltar v Scotland, Poland v Republic of Ireland (all 20.45)
Thursday: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Germany, Scotland 2-2 Poland, Georgia 4-0 Gibraltar
Thursday: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Germany, Scotland 2-2 Poland, Georgia 4-0 Gibraltar
• Germany, Poland and Ireland are all assured of a top-three finish, but none have qualified.
• Germany will do so with a win or a draw against Georgia.
• Poland will reach the finals if they beat Ireland or hold them to a 0-0 draw.
• Ireland are through with victory in Warsaw. They will also qualify should they draw while scoring two goals or more.
• Germany will do so with a win or a draw against Georgia.
• Poland will reach the finals if they beat Ireland or hold them to a 0-0 draw.
• Ireland are through with victory in Warsaw. They will also qualify should they draw while scoring two goals or more.
• Poland's late equaliser in Glasgow means Scotland are out.
Sunday: Faroe Islands v Romania, Finland v Northern Ireland, Greece v Hungary (all 18.00)
Thursday: Northern Ireland 3-1 Greece, Romania 1-1 Finland, Hungary 2-1 Faroe Islands
Thursday: Northern Ireland 3-1 Greece, Romania 1-1 Finland, Hungary 2-1 Faroe Islands
• Northern Ireland are through to their first ever EURO, and their first major tournament since the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
• Romania, certain of a play-off spot, will be in France next summer with victory against the Faroes. A draw will suffice if Hungary do not win, while they can lose and still come second if Hungary are defeated in Piraeus.
• Hungary will come second if they win and Romania do not. A draw will also take them through should Romania lose due to their superior head-to-head record.
• Finland are out of contention.
• Romania, certain of a play-off spot, will be in France next summer with victory against the Faroes. A draw will suffice if Hungary do not win, while they can lose and still come second if Hungary are defeated in Piraeus.
• Hungary will come second if they win and Romania do not. A draw will also take them through should Romania lose due to their superior head-to-head record.
• Finland are out of contention.
Sunday: Armenia v Albania, Serbia v Portugal (both 18.00)
Thursday: Albania 0-2 Serbia, Portugal 1-0 Denmark
Thursday: Albania 0-2 Serbia, Portugal 1-0 Denmark
• Portugal have qualified as group winners.
• Denmark and Albania are guaranteed a play-off berth. The Danes have completed their campaign and will go through as runners-up if Albania do not win in Yerevan.
• Albania must pick up three points to finish second due to their inferior head-to-head record with Denmark.
• Denmark and Albania are guaranteed a play-off berth. The Danes have completed their campaign and will go through as runners-up if Albania do not win in Yerevan.
• Albania must pick up three points to finish second due to their inferior head-to-head record with Denmark.
Friday: FYROM v Ukraine, Slovakia v Belarus, Spain v Luxembourg (all 20.45)
Monday: Belarus v FYROM, Luxembourg v Slovakia, Ukraine v Spain (all 20.45)
Monday: Belarus v FYROM, Luxembourg v Slovakia, Ukraine v Spain (all 20.45)
• Spain have a two-point cushion over Slovakia, with Ukraine three points further back. The top three are out of reach from the rest.
• Spain and Slovakia will qualify if they win either of their remaining matches.
• Spain and Slovakia will qualify if they win either of their remaining matches.
Group E
Top two: England (qualified), Switzerland
Third: Slovenia
Can still qualify: Estonia, Lithuania
Top two: England (qualified), Switzerland
Third: Slovenia
Can still qualify: Estonia, Lithuania
Friday: England v Estonia, Slovenia v Lithuania, Switzerland v San Marino (all 20.45)
Monday: Estonia v Switzerland, Lithuania v England, San Marino v Slovenia (all 20.45)
Monday: Estonia v Switzerland, Lithuania v England, San Marino v Slovenia (all 20.45)
• England have the only remaining 100% record and have clinched first place.
• Switzerland lead Slovenia (who have a superior head-to-head) by three points. Estonia are two further back, one ahead of Lithuania, with just San Marino eliminated
• With Slovenia having the head-to-head edge over Switzerland, a win against Lithuania would definitely keep them in contention for the top two until the last day even if the Swiss beat San Marino.
• Lithuania must overcome Slovenia to maintain their hopes. Estonia's individual head-to-head with both Lithuania and Slovenia is level.
• Switzerland lead Slovenia (who have a superior head-to-head) by three points. Estonia are two further back, one ahead of Lithuania, with just San Marino eliminated
• With Slovenia having the head-to-head edge over Switzerland, a win against Lithuania would definitely keep them in contention for the top two until the last day even if the Swiss beat San Marino.
• Lithuania must overcome Slovenia to maintain their hopes. Estonia's individual head-to-head with both Lithuania and Slovenia is level.
Friday: Liechtenstein v Sweden, Moldova v Russia, Montenegro v Austria (all 20.45)
Monday: Austria v Liechtenstein, Russia v Montenegro, Sweden v Moldova (all 20.45)
Monday: Austria v Liechtenstein, Russia v Montenegro, Sweden v Moldova (all 20.45)
• Austria have qualified as group winners.
• Russia are second, two points clear of Sweden, with Montenegro one further back.
• If Russia win in Moldova and both Sweden and Montenegro drop points, they qualify with a match to spare
• Russia are second, two points clear of Sweden, with Montenegro one further back.
• If Russia win in Moldova and both Sweden and Montenegro drop points, they qualify with a match to spare
Group A
Top two: Iceland (qualified), Czech Republic (qualified)
Third: Turkey
Can still qualify: Netherlands
Top two: Iceland (qualified), Czech Republic (qualified)
Third: Turkey
Can still qualify: Netherlands
Saturday: Iceland v Latvia (18.00), Kazakhstan v Netherlands (18.00), Czech Republic v Turkey (20.45)
Tuesday: Latvia v Kazakhstan, Netherlands v Czech Republic, Turkey v Iceland (all 20.45)
Tuesday: Latvia v Kazakhstan, Netherlands v Czech Republic, Turkey v Iceland (all 20.45)
• Both on 19 points, Iceland and the Czech Republic have qualified. With their head-to-head records identical – both sides won 2-1 at home – Iceland currently edge it on goal difference.
• Turkey lead the Netherlands by two points and also boast a superior head-to-head record. Turkey will secure third position if they draw in the Czech Republic on Saturday and the Dutch lose in Kazakhstan to miss their first UEFA EURO finals since 1984.
• Turkey lead the Netherlands by two points and also boast a superior head-to-head record. Turkey will secure third position if they draw in the Czech Republic on Saturday and the Dutch lose in Kazakhstan to miss their first UEFA EURO finals since 1984.
Group B
Top two: Wales, Belgium
Third: Israel
Can still qualify: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus
Saturday: Andorra v Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina v Wales, Israel v Cyprus (all 20.45)
Tuesday: Belgium v Israel, Cyprus v Bosnia and Herzegovina, Wales v Andorra (all 20.45)
Top two: Wales, Belgium
Third: Israel
Can still qualify: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus
Saturday: Andorra v Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina v Wales, Israel v Cyprus (all 20.45)
Tuesday: Belgium v Israel, Cyprus v Bosnia and Herzegovina, Wales v Andorra (all 20.45)
• Wales are assured of the play-offs and require just a point from their last two matches to qualify automatically for the first time.
• Belgium are one point behind Wales but four in front of Israel, so will qualify if they beat Andorra. Even if they fail to make it then, Belgium will still qualify by drawing with Israel. Like Wales, Belgium are also certain of at least the play-offs.
• Israel lead Bosnia and Herzegovina by two points with Cyprus two further behind. Two wins could still earn Cyprus third spot if Israel do not beat Belgium.
• Belgium are one point behind Wales but four in front of Israel, so will qualify if they beat Andorra. Even if they fail to make it then, Belgium will still qualify by drawing with Israel. Like Wales, Belgium are also certain of at least the play-offs.
• Israel lead Bosnia and Herzegovina by two points with Cyprus two further behind. Two wins could still earn Cyprus third spot if Israel do not beat Belgium.
Saturday: Azerbaijan v Italy (18.00), Norway v Malta (18.00), Croatia v Bulgaria (20.45)
Tuesday: Bulgaria v Azerbaijan, Italy v Norway, Malta v Croatia (all 20.45)
Tuesday: Bulgaria v Azerbaijan, Italy v Norway, Malta v Croatia (all 20.45)
• Italy are two ahead of Norway (both are sure of top-three status) and four above Croatia. A win in either game would be enough for the Azzurri; their head-to-head with Croatia is equal.
• Norway will qualify on Saturday if they win and Croatia do not.
• Bulgaria are six points behind Croatia, who beat them 1-0 in Sofia. Therefore a Bulgaria victory on Saturday would prolong their top-three bid, though they would also be needing Croatia to lose inMalta three days later.
• Norway will qualify on Saturday if they win and Croatia do not.
• Bulgaria are six points behind Croatia, who beat them 1-0 in Sofia. Therefore a Bulgaria victory on Saturday would prolong their top-three bid, though they would also be needing Croatia to lose inMalta three days later.
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