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Wout Weghorst's strike earns Netherlands Euro 2024 berth

France’s 14 goals against Gibraltar broke team’s record for their biggest-ever win and also set a record for the competition

AP/PTI London Published 20.11.23, 09:02 AM
Kylian Mbappe.

Kylian Mbappe. File picture

The Netherlands, Switzerland and Romania all secured places at Euro 2024, and France racked up the biggest-ever win in European Championship qualifying by routing Gibraltar 14-0.

The Netherlands needed a win over Ireland to be sure of qualifying and Wout Weghorst gave his team the lead in the 12th minute on Saturday, blasting a shot into the top-right corner.

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Switzerland drew 1-1 with Kosovo to make sure of qualifying and continue a run of not missing any major tournament since Euro 2012.

A draw was enough for Switzerland to qualify because Romania won 2-1 against third place Israel.

France score 14

France’s 14 goals against Gibraltar broke the team’s record for their biggest-ever win and also set a record for the competition. Kylian Mbappe had a hat-trick as nine different French players scored goals, with one own-goal for Gibraltar.

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