Belarus-Scotland & Israel-Italy under way as WCQ continue

Belarus vs Scotland – Match preview and team news: Scotland aim to build on their solid 0-0 draw against Denmark as they face Belarus, who were thrashed 5-1 by Greece. Belarus' defensive woes continue, while Scotland miss Tierney and Ralston.

Monday’s briefing: Northern Ireland lose, England and Scotland prepare: Germany defeated Northern Ireland 3-1 in World Cup qualifying, with Florian Wirtz's stunning free-kick sealing the win. Isaac Price's volley had leveled Serge Gnabry's opener, but Nadiem Amiri and Wirtz struck in the second half to ease pressure on Julian Nagelsmann.

Olise puts France ahead; Italy and Scotland level: Michael Olise scored a brilliant curler to give France a 1-0 lead over Ukraine in their World Cup qualifier. Italy dominated Estonia but failed to convert chances under new boss Gattuso. Denmark and Scotland also kicked off Group C action.

Italy win nine-goal thriller against Israel to keep World Cup hopes on track: Sandro Tonali scored in added time as Italy edged Israel 5-4 in a chaotic World Cup qualifier. Israel led twice, but Italy fought back before Tonali's late strike secured the win. Sweden lost 2-0 to Kosovo, while Switzerland and Denmark also claimed victories in their groups.

Gattuso: ‘Italy cannot concede ridiculous goals, craziest game I’ve seen’: Italy edged Israel 5-4 in a chaotic World Cup qualifier, with Moise Kean scoring twice. Coach Gennaro Gattuso admitted defensive frailties despite the win, calling it the 'craziest game' of his career.