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Moreira, Adewumi, and Sauer score as U21 Euros qualifiers conclude

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 7:37 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Moreira, Adewumi, and Sauer score as U21 Euros qualifiers conclude

Summary

The U21 Euros qualification campaign wrapped up on October 6, 2026, with 12 national teams securing spots for the 2027 tournament. Spain, Belgium, and Poland qualified on the final day, joining Germany. Afonso Moreira, Oluwaseun Adewumi, and Mario Sauer each scored to highlight the competition, but Slovakia will not progress after their victory over Andorra. Meanwhile, the Republic of Ireland advanced with a 3-1 win against England. Eight teams will compete in playoffs next month for the last four tournament spots.

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By the Numbers

•Spain, Belgium, and Poland qualified for the U21 Euros.
•Afonso Moreira and Oluwaseun Adewumi scored their first U21 goals.
•Poland lost to Italy but still topped the second-placed teams.
•Eight teams will compete for four remaining playoff spots.
•Republic of Ireland defeated England 3-1 to secure their place.

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7:37 PMYahoo Sports — U21 Euros Qualifiers: Moreira, Adewumi and Sauer score as four playoff spots remain

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12 national teams are qualified for the 2027 U21 Euros after the end of the group stage qualification campaign on Tuesday. Eight teams will contest next month’s playoff for the remaining four spots....
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