More on Qualifying Group Stage

Italy win over Azerbaijan seals them place in Euro finals

Italy qualified for the Euro 2016 finals when they won 3-1 in Azerbaijan on Saturday to confirm one of the two automatic qualifying places from Group H.
Italy’s Darmian celebrates his goal with team mates Eder and Verratti during their Euro 2016 group H qualifying soccer match against Azerbaijan at Olympic Stadium in Baku

Spain still struggling to revive golden era?

Although reigning champions Spain have qualified for Euro 2016 there still remains work to be done if they are to match the heights they attained before.
Spain’s players leave the pitch following their victory against Luxembourg in their Euro 2016 Group C qualification soccer match in Logrono

Swiss book Euro 2016 spot with 7-0 San Marino win

Switzerland booked a place at Euro 2016 by thrashing minnows San Marino 7-0 at home on Friday
Switzerland’s Lang celebrates his goal with team mate Drmic during their soccer match against San Marino’s in St. Gallen

Slovenia close to playoffs after 1-1 draw with Lithuania

Slovenia edged closer to a Euro 2016 playoff berth after a 1-1 home draw with Lithuania after two penalties
Slovenia’s Ilic fights for the ball with Lithuania’s Slivka during their Euro 2016 qualifying soccer match in Petrol arena in Ljubljana

Five England players left out for Lithuania game

England will rest five players from the squad to face Lithuania next week following Friday's 2-0 win over Estonia.
Arsenal v Manchester United – Barclays Premier League

Ukraine keep Euro 2016 hopes alive with win in Macedonia

Ukraine kept alive their hopes of qualifying for Euro 2016 with a 2-0 victory in Macedonia on Friday
Ukraine’s Seleznyov celebrates after scoring a goal from the penalty against Macedonia during their Euro 2016 Group C qualification match in Skopje

Del Bosque relieved after Spain “suffer” in qualifying

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque breathed a sigh of relief on Friday after what he called the "suffering" of qualifying for Euro 2016.
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque listens to the national anthem before their Euro 2016 Group C qualification soccer match against Luxembourg in Logrono

England cruise against Estonia to secure ninth win

England beat Estonia 2-0 at Wembley on Friday to stay on course to complete a qualifying campaign with a 100 percent record for the first time.
England v Estonia – UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying Group E

Spain secure Euro 2016 berth with Luxembourg win

Champions of Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 have secured qualification of Euro 2016.
Spain’s Jordi Alba and Paco Alcacer celebrate a goal during their Euro 2016 Group C qualification soccer match against Luxembourg in Logrono

Belarus win leaves Slovakia waiting for Euro 2016 spot

Slovakia blew the chance to wrap up qualification for Euro 2016 when they surprisingly lost 1-0 at home to 10-man Belarus in Group C qualifier.
Slovakia’s Skrtel fights for the ball with Belarus’ Kislyak during their Euro 2016 qualifying soccer match in Zilina

Record-breaking Ignashevich helps Russia win in Moldova

Sergei Ignashevich celebrated becoming Russia's most capped player scoring in a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Moldova.
Russia’s Dzyuba celebrates his goal as Moldova’s Jardan reacts during their Euro 2016 group G qualifying soccer match against Moldova at Zimbru stadium in Chisinau

Zlatan on target again as Swedes squeeze past Liechtenstein

Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck his seventh goal in seven Euro 2016 qualifiers and missed a penalty as they beat a spirited Liechtenstein 2-0
Sweden’s Ibrahimovic scores a goal against Liechtenstein’s goalkeeper Jehle during their soccer match in Vaduz