UEFA European Qualifiers October 2025: Full Schedule And Fixtures For Matchdays 7 And 8

UEFA European Qualifiers October 2025

As the race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, UEFA’s European qualifying enters its crucial phase with Matchday 7 and Matchday 8 being played between 9 and 14 October 2025. Teams aim to solidify their chances for automatic qualification or secure playoff spots. Below is the full fixture list, context, and what fans should watch for.

Format & Context How UEFA Qualifying Works

UEFA has 12 groups (Groups A through L). The group winners qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup, while the runners-up enter playoff paths.
These group matches run from March through November 2025.
Matchdays 7 & 8 fall within the international window of October 9-14, 2025.

Matchday 7 – 9 October 2025

Below are some of the key fixtures scheduled for Thursday, 9 October:

Group	Fixture	Notes
Group C	Scotland vs Greece	Important for both teams’ qualification hopes
Group C	Belarus vs Denmark	Denmark pushing for top spot in C
Group L	Czechia vs Croatia	Two strong sides in a tight group
Group H	Cyprus vs Bosnia & Herzegovina	Lower-profile but still significant in group standings
Group G	Finland vs Lithuania	In a five-team group, every point matters
Group L	Faroe Islands vs Montenegro	Midtable battle
Group G	Malta vs Netherlands	Big test for Netherlands
Group H	Austria vs San Marino	Heavy favourites Austria

There may also be other cross‑group matches played on that day, but the above are highlights.

Matchday 8 – 12 to 14 October 2025

Matchday 8 begins Sunday, 12 October, and continues through Tuesday, 14 October.

Some key fixtures include:

San Marino vs Cyprus – 12 October
Denmark vs Greece – 12 October

Additionally, many groups will host matches on 13 and 14 October, including high‑stakes battles among top contenders in groups A, B, D, E, etc. (Example: Germany vs Northern Ireland is during this window)

What Makes These Matchdays Critical

Decisive Points

By Matchday 7 & 8, group tables are more defined, so teams can no longer afford slip-ups.
For many, this will be the stage where qualification is either clinched or hope diminishes dramatically.

Head-to-Head Clashes

Some of the fixtures are direct fights between nations contending for the top two spots (e.g. Czechia vs Croatia, Scotland vs Greece).
These matches often decide momentum and psychological advantage.

Scheduling Intensity

With back‑to‑back games in a tight window, player rotation, injuries, and squad depth become major factors.
Coaches will need to balance attack and defense carefully.