North Macedonia Hold Belgium in World Cup Qualifier

North Macedonia earned a 1-1 draw against Belgium in a UEFA World Cup qualifier, with Ezgjan Alioski scoring late to cancel out Maxim De Cupyer's opener. The match was marked by missed opportunities and both teams hitting the woodwork twice. North Macedonia remain unbeaten in Group J with five points from three matches, while Belgium, playing their first qualifier, are in fourth place. The result sustains North Macedonia's prospects for qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Separately, Union Berlin's Leopold Querfeld drew attention for a remarkable long-range goal in the Bundesliga, and the Women's ECN Central Europe Cup 2025 T20I tri-series is set to feature Gibraltar, Austria, and Czech Republic, with coverage in India via Fancode.