Triple former champions Germany secured a place at next year’s World Cup in Brazil with a game to spare in Group C qualifying after sweeping Ireland aside 3-0 on Friday.
Sami Khedira, Andre Schurlle and Mesut Ozil scored on the night.
On-loan Everton striker Romelu Lukaku scored two first-half goals as Belgium beat Croatia 2-1 to became the third European team to reach the World Cup finals on Friday. Robin van Persie has become the Netherlands’ top international scorer of all time with a hat trick against Hungary.
Netherlands thumped Hungary 8-1 as Robin van Persie was on target with two first-half headers Friday to draw level with the 40 international goals of Patrick. Spain beat Belarus 2-1 with Xavi and Negredo on target. Denmark were held 2-2 by Italy at home.
Sami Khedira, Andre Schurlle and Mesut Ozil scored on the night.
On-loan Everton striker Romelu Lukaku scored two first-half goals as Belgium beat Croatia 2-1 to became the third European team to reach the World Cup finals on Friday. Robin van Persie has become the Netherlands’ top international scorer of all time with a hat trick against Hungary.
Netherlands thumped Hungary 8-1 as Robin van Persie was on target with two first-half headers Friday to draw level with the 40 international goals of Patrick. Spain beat Belarus 2-1 with Xavi and Negredo on target. Denmark were held 2-2 by Italy at home.