Slovakia conceded a second-half equalizer to draw 1–1 away against the Faroe Islands in Tórshavn. Denis Vavro started in central defense for the visitors, while Lukáš Schranz entered as a second-half substitute, but an early own goal by the hosts could not carry the group leaders to victory after Stefan Justinussen struck back after the interval.
Slovakia Surrenders Control in Tórshavn After Early Own Goal
The visiting side arrived at Tórshavn holding two wins from their opening two matches in the group stage. The early momentum suggested a comfortable evening when a Faeroese defender — listed in match records as Vatnhamar — inadvertently put the ball into his own net in the 38th minute to hand Slovakia a 1–0 lead. Yet the home side refused to fold on their artificial turf. Justinussen leveled the score in the 66th minute, capitalizing on defensive lapses to beat the Slovak backline and secure a point for the Faroes. With the draw, Slovakia retains the top spot in Group C3 with seven points from three matches, while Moldova sits second with four points, and the Faroe Islands occupy third with three.
Robert Lewandowski Drives Poland Past Ten-Man Romania in Warsaw
Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick to lead Poland to a 6–0 thrashing of Romania in Warsaw, securing the team’s first victory in their last eight Nations League fixtures. The Group B4 encounter turned sharply in the 22nd minute when Swiss referee Urs Schnyder showed a straight red card to Romanian defender Radu Drăgușin following a foul inside the penalty area on Lewandowski. The striker converted the ensuing spot-kick in the 24th minute for his 90th international goal in his 170th appearance for the national team. Poland wasted little time after the break, as Lewandowski netted his second in the 47th minute before a Virgil Ghiță own goal made it 3–0 just two minutes later. Piotr Zieliński added a fourth with a delicate volley in the 62nd minute, Jan Bednarek headed home a fifth in the 66th, and Lewandowski completed his hat-trick in the 86th minute to seal the 6–0 rout.
France Stumbles Against Italy While Belgium Cruises Past Turkey
Playing without injured captain Kylian Mbappé — sidelined since the opening matchday in Turkey with a left knee tendon injury — Les Bleus took the lead through Michael Olise early in the second half. Alessandro Bastoni drew Italy level in the 68th minute, and France finished the match with ten men after Dayot Upamecano received a red card in the 85th minute. Meanwhile, in Group A1’s other fixture, Belgium defeated Turkey 3–0 in Liège. Kevin De Bruyne scored twice to reach 40 international goals, and Belgian record-holder Romelu Lukaku added his 94th career strike in the 76th minute to move closer to the century mark.
Northern Ireland and Hungary Take Control in Group B2
Shea Brown scored twice—finding the net in the 9th and 61st minutes—while Isaac Price added a goal in the 22nd minute to secure a comfortable victory. In the group’s other match, Hungary edged Georgia 1–0 in Budapest thanks to a 35th-minute strike from Milos Kerkez. Northern Ireland leads the standings with seven points after three matches, while Hungary and Ukraine trail with four points apiece.
Frequently Asked Questions About the October 2026 Nations League Fixtures
What does the draw against the Faroe Islands mean for Slovakia’s promotion hopes? Despite dropping two points in Tórshavn, Slovakia remains at the top of Group C3 with seven points. However, Moldova’s victory over Kazakhstan narrows the gap at the top, leaving the group undecided at the halfway stage.
How many international goals does Robert Lewandowski now have for Poland? Following his hat-trick against Romania in Warsaw, Lewandowski has scored 90 goals in 170 appearances for the Polish national team.
Why was Kylian Mbappé absent for France against Italy? France played without their captain because Mbappé sustained a left knee tendon injury during the opening Nations League fixture in Turkey.
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