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Albania and Romania have reached UEFA EURO 2016 with two more berths to be decided on Sunday. UEFA.com looks at how all nine groups stand with one round of matches remaining.
• 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), Iceland, Czech Republic, Belgium, Wales, Spain, England, Switzerland, Northern Ireland, Romania, Austria, Italy, Portugal, Albania (6 automatic qualifying spots and 8 play-off berths tbc)
Group A – Tuesday
Top two: Iceland (qualified), Czech Republic (qualified)
Third: Turkey
Can still qualify: Netherlands
Tuesday: Latvia v Kazakhstan, Netherlands v Czech Republic, Turkey v Iceland (all 20.45)
Top two: Iceland (qualified), Czech Republic (qualified)
Third: Turkey
Can still qualify: Netherlands
Tuesday: Latvia v Kazakhstan, Netherlands v Czech Republic, Turkey v Iceland (all 20.45)
• Iceland and the Czech Republic have qualified, with the former leading the way by a point. Given their head-to-head records are identical – both sides won 2-1 at home – Iceland have the edge on goal difference in the event of the teams finishing level on points.
• Turkey lead the Netherlands by two points and also boast a superior head-to-head record. They need a draw on Tuesday to guarantee third position and cause the Oranje 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. They need a draw on Tuesday to guarantee third position and cause the Oranje to miss their first UEFA EURO finals since 1984.
Group B – Tuesday
Top two: Belgium (qualified), Wales (qualified)
Third: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Can still qualify: Israel, CyprusTuesday: Belgium v Israel, Cyprus v Bosnia and Herzegovina, Wales v Andorra (all 20.45)
Top two: Belgium (qualified), Wales (qualified)
Third: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Can still qualify: Israel, CyprusTuesday: Belgium v Israel, Cyprus v Bosnia and Herzegovina, Wales v Andorra (all 20.45)
• Belgium, two points above Wales, booked their ticket to France with a 4-1 triumph in Andorra on Saturday. With Wales having the head-to-head advantage, Belgium must beat Israel on Tuesday to ensure they top the section.
• Wales qualified for the first time despite going down 2-0 away to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina moved up to third with that victory and Israel's 2-1 home loss to Cyprus. The Dragons will clinch a play-off slot if they prevail in Cyprus. Any other result could open the door for Israel, a point behind them, or their opponents in Nicosia. Cyprus need to win and hope Israel do not.
• Wales qualified for the first time despite going down 2-0 away to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina moved up to third with that victory and Israel's 2-1 home loss to Cyprus. The Dragons will clinch a play-off slot if they prevail in Cyprus. Any other result could open the door for Israel, a point behind them, or their opponents in Nicosia. Cyprus need to win and hope Israel do not.
Group C – Monday
Top two: Spain (qualified), Slovakia
Third: Ukraine
Monday: Belarus v FYR Macedonia, Luxembourg v Slovakia, Ukraine v Spain (all 20.45)
Top two: Spain (qualified), Slovakia
Third: Ukraine
Monday: Belarus v FYR Macedonia, Luxembourg v Slovakia, Ukraine v Spain (all 20.45)
• Spain have qualified for UEFA EURO 2016 as Group C winners.
• Slovakia are level on points with Ukraine with a superior head-to-head record; they are certain to qualify if they beat Luxembourg.
• Ukraine are guaranteed at least a play-off berth, but require a better outcome than Slovakia manage on Monday to qualify automatically.
• Slovakia are level on points with Ukraine with a superior head-to-head record; they are certain to qualify if they beat Luxembourg.
• Ukraine are guaranteed at least a play-off berth, but require a better outcome than Slovakia manage on Monday to qualify automatically.
Group D – Sunday
Top two: Germany, Poland
Third: Republic of Ireland
Sunday: Germany v Georgia, Gibraltar v Scotland, Poland v Republic of Ireland (all 20.45)
Top two: Germany, Poland
Third: Republic of Ireland
Sunday: Germany v Georgia, Gibraltar v Scotland, Poland v Republic of Ireland (all 20.45)
• 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. If they lose they will come third if Poland and Ireland draw.
• Poland will reach the finals if they beat Ireland or hold them to a 0-0 or 1-1 draw (1-1: due to overall goal difference as head-to-head will be level – should Germany not lose).
• 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.
• Germany will do so with a win or a draw against Georgia. If they lose they will come third if Poland and Ireland draw.
• Poland will reach the finals if they beat Ireland or hold them to a 0-0 or 1-1 draw (1-1: due to overall goal difference as head-to-head will be level – should Germany not lose).
• 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.
Group E – Monday
Top two: England (qualified), Switzerland (qualified)
Third: Slovenia
Can still qualify: Estonia
Monday: Estonia v Switzerland, Lithuania v England, San Marino v Slovenia (all 20.45)
Top two: England (qualified), Switzerland (qualified)
Third: Slovenia
Can still qualify: Estonia
Monday: Estonia v Switzerland, Lithuania v England, San Marino v Slovenia (all 20.45)
• England have the sole remaining 100% record and have sealed first place.
• Switzerland are sure to finish second after climbing five points clear of Slovenia in third.
• Slovenia can only be denied a play-off if they lose their final game and Estonia win by a margin that overturns Slovenia's goal-difference advantage. Slovenia's goal difference is currently +5; Estonia's is -4.
• Switzerland are sure to finish second after climbing five points clear of Slovenia in third.
• Slovenia can only be denied a play-off if they lose their final game and Estonia win by a margin that overturns Slovenia's goal-difference advantage. Slovenia's goal difference is currently +5; Estonia's is -4.
• Northern Ireland are through to their first ever UEFA EURO and have topped only their second qualifying group after the 1958 FIFA World Cup thanks to their 1-1 draw in Finland on Sunday.
• Romania will be in France next summer after a 3-0 win in the Faroe Islands.
• Hungary lost their last qualifier 4-3 to bottom side Greece but might yet avoid the play-offs as the best third-placed team.
• Romania will be in France next summer after a 3-0 win in the Faroe Islands.
• Hungary lost their last qualifier 4-3 to bottom side Greece but might yet avoid the play-offs as the best third-placed team.
Group G – Monday
Top two: Austria (qualified), Russia
Third: Sweden
Monday: Austria v Liechtenstein, Russia v Montenegro, Sweden v Moldova (all 20.45)
Top two: Austria (qualified), Russia
Third: Sweden
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 a superior head-to-head record.
• Sweden can only end second if they prevail against Moldova and Russia lose at home to Montenegro
• Sweden can only end second if they prevail against Moldova and Russia lose at home to Montenegro
Group H – Tuesday
Top two: Italy (qualified), Norway
Third: Croatia
Tuesday: Bulgaria v Azerbaijan, Italy v Norway, Malta v Croatia (all 20.45)
Top two: Italy (qualified), Norway
Third: Croatia
Tuesday: Bulgaria v Azerbaijan, Italy v Norway, Malta v Croatia (all 20.45)
• Italy qualified for their sixth consecutive UEFA EURO finals by triumphing 3-1 in Azerbaijan. They will clinch the section if they avoid defeat against Norway.
• Norway, guaranteed a play-off berth, are two points behind Italy and as many above Croatia. The Norwegians, having lost 5-1 in Croatia and won the return 2-0, must win in Rome to ensure a top-two finish.
• Norway, guaranteed a play-off berth, are two points behind Italy and as many above Croatia. The Norwegians, having lost 5-1 in Croatia and won the return 2-0, must win in Rome to ensure a top-two finish.
Portugal
• Portugal qualified in pole position before their 2-1 closing win in Serbia.
• Albania's 3-0 win in Armenia has taken them to their first senior major tournament two points ahead of Denmark, who had already completed their fixtures.
• Albania's 3-0 win in Armenia has taken them to their first senior major tournament two points ahead of Denmark, who had already completed their fixtures.
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