Wales will have to settle for the play-offs in their bid to qualify for Euro 2024 after drawing 1-1 with Turkey in their final Group D outing.
The UK and Ireland's chances of hosting Euro 2028 appear to have improved after UEFA confirmed Turkey and Italy had requested to merge their bids for Euro 2032.
Mateo Kovacic's double saw Croatia to impressive win in Turkey, while Belgium claimed a friendly win in Germany to increase the pressure on the Euro 2024 hosts.
An early goal by Dani Olmo and a late Joselu double gave Spain a 3-0 win over Norway in their first Euro 2024 qualifier as they began a new era under Luis de la Fuente.
Scotland's four-game unbeaten run ended with a 2-1 defeat in a friendly in Turkey, despite John McGinn's excellent solo effort.
European champions Italy endured a humiliating night in Monchengladbach, as they were thrashed 5-2 by Germany in the UEFA National League.