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Portugal have beaten Germany for the first time in 25 years as they booked their spot in the UEFA Nations League final with a 2-1 win against Germany on the night.
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In Europe, teams that secure a top-two finish in their World Cup qualifying groups earn direct entry to the FIFA World Cup.
Meanwhile, the four best-performing teams from the UEFA Nations League that fail to finish in the top two of their qualifying groups will get another chance to qualify for the tournament through a playoff route.
This system provides teams with a valuable fallback option, offering renewed hope if their main World Cup qualification efforts don't go as planned.
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First Published: Jun 04 2025 | 11:43 PM IST