Matchday LIVE: Portugal win World Cup play-off decider, Mane the hero again against Salah's Egypt, England & France win

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">MBAPPE TOP CORNER 💥 He’s scored 8 goals in his last 5 games for France. <a href="https://t.co/RklsvTrewW">pic.twitter.com/RklsvTrewW</a>— ESPN+ (@ESPNPlus) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNPlus/status/1508895243877371925?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Mbappe scores a screamer for France

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It's that man again and if you thought his first finish was good, wait until you see this one 🤤 Bruno Fernandes gets his second of the evening and doubles Portugal's lead! <a href="https://t.co/tr104MJhqL">pic.twitter.com/tr104MJhqL</a>— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/1508899772362543106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">TWO FOR BRUNO! Portugal are staring down the World Cup 🇵🇹 <a href="https://t.co/SomC5uPyrY">pic.twitter.com/SomC5uPyrY</a>— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/1508900295258030092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Fernandes strikes again for Portugal

Senegal have beaten Egypt on penalties to secure a place at the 2022 World Cup. Both sides missed their first two spot kicks, with Mohamed Salah sending his over the bar. But Sadio Mane stepped up to become the hero once again for the African champions, netting the decisive effort as his side won the shootout 3-1.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇸🇳✨ The African champions are going to Qatar!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WCQ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WCQ</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldCup</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/FootballSenegal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FootballSenegal</a> <a href="https://t.co/xFsNz7gqN1">pic.twitter.com/xFsNz7gqN1</a>— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) <a href="https://twitter.com/FIFAWorldCup/status/1508894762597814287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Senegal qualify for the World Cup

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Raheem Sterling is on FIRE 🔥 Tonight's England captain now has a goal and assist as the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThreeLions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThreeLions</a> lead the Ivory Coast 2-0 following Serge Aurier's red card ⚽️ <a href="https://t.co/DJPcSGT5c6">pic.twitter.com/DJPcSGT5c6</a>— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/1508891512863694851?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Sterling doubles England lead

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A MASSIVE goal for Portugal! Cristiano Ronaldo's cheeky nutmeg pass finds Bruno Fernandes who finishes emphatically to give Portugal the lead! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/35VlUD0PcI">pic.twitter.com/35VlUD0PcI</a>— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/1508887113940541454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">RONALDO SETS UP FERNANDES! PORTUGAL LEAD OVER NORTH MACEDONIA 🇵🇹 <a href="https://t.co/VzJHLIZE5D">pic.twitter.com/VzJHLIZE5D</a>— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/1508886660527923210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Ronaldo sets up Fernandes for Portugal goal

Gareth Southgate believes England are capable of winning the World Cup this year.The Three Lions ran out 3-0 winners against Ivory Coast on Tuesday and the manager believes they are one of a few contenders for the crown."I think we're one in a group of teams who can win. We need to be faultless to do that but it's an exciting group of players to work with," he said."We need to keep pushing but generally across the week I have been really pleased with the approach."

Southgate: England contenders for World Cup

Morocco have beaten DR Congo 4-1 in the second leg of their World Cup qualifying tie.Azzedine Ounahi struck twice while Achraf Hakimi and Tarik Tissoudali scored to make it 5-2 aggregate.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇲🇦🦁The Atlas Lions are going to Qatar!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WCQ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WCQ</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldCup</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/EnMaroc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EnMaroc</a> <a href="https://t.co/NBM84MOTXR">pic.twitter.com/NBM84MOTXR</a>— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) <a href="https://twitter.com/FIFAWorldCup/status/1508920015910748171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Morocco seal spot at World Cup

Tunisia have sealed their place at the 2022 World Cup.A 0-0 draw with Mali on Tuesday secures a 1-0 aggregate win for the African side, ensuring they book their ticket to Qatar.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇹🇳👏 It's a sixth <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldCup</a> qualification for Tunisia!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WCQ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WCQ</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldCup</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/tunisiefootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tunisiefootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/c4WVwe5QZT">pic.twitter.com/c4WVwe5QZT</a>— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) <a href="https://twitter.com/FIFAWorldCup/status/1508919018803060744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Tunisia are going to Qatar

Jack Grealish was delighted with England's performance against Ivory Coast.The Three Lions ran out 3-0 winners at Wembley, with Grealish getting an assist for Raheem Sterling's goal."I thought it was a good performance from us," he told Sky Sports. "We knew it would be difficult to start but the red card changed things completely. It was a different type of game to what we're used to playing. It was a good performance from the team and I'm happy with mine too."I asked Raheem Sterling if there was any chance he was passing to me before! No, I'm just happy to get goals and assists. They have been difficult to come by at Manchester City but with England I have got quite a few. I want to continue playing well because I'm really enjoying it."

Grealish happy with England win

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">15 - Phil Foden has never ended on the losing side in any of his 15 England games (W13 D2), the outright most appearances played without losing in the history of the Three Lions, overtaking David Rocastle’s record of 14 games between 1988 and 1992. Undefeated. <a href="https://t.co/8pir6lzWEj">pic.twitter.com/8pir6lzWEj</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1508910937599840257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Foden still unbeaten with England

France secured a 5-0 win in their international friendly against South Africa.A Kylian Mbappe double and goals from Olivier Giroud, Wissam Ben Yedder and a late striker Matteo Guendouzi were enough to give Les Bleus a comfortable victory.

Full-time: France 5-0 South Africa

A 2-0 win against Sweden has secured a place in Qatar for Poland.Robert Lewandowski scored a penalty to give his side the lead, then Piotr Zielinski doubled their lead in the second half.

Poland through to World Cup

A late Tyrone Mings goal secured a 3-0 victory for England against Ivory Coast.It was a comfortable evening for the Three Lions, who went ahead through Ollie Watkins before Raheem Sterling doubled their lead against their 10-men opponents.

Full-time: England 3-0 Ivory Coast

Netherlands and Germany have played out a 1-1 draw in Amsterdam.A goal from Steven Bergwijn saw the home side avoid defeat after Thomas Muller gave the visitors the lead.

Full-time: Netherlands 1-1 Germany

A 2-0 win against North Macedonia has ensured Portugal go through to the World Cup finals.Bruno Fernandes was the star of the show, firing in twice to seal a crucial win for the Selecao.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘 𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗟 🌟🇵🇹 Qatar 2022, aqui vamos NÓS! 👋🏆 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VamosComTudo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VamosComTudo</a> 🇵🇹 2-0 🇲🇰 <a href="https://t.co/aKLbu0Hys4">pic.twitter.com/aKLbu0Hys4</a>— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) <a href="https://twitter.com/selecaoportugal/status/1508905835312918529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Portugal book World Cup spot

The home side have equalised!Alessandro Schoepf is the hero, completing a late come back against Scotland.

GOAL! Austria 2-2 Scotland

Michael Gregoritsch has given Austria a chance against Scotland.The home side trail 2-1 against Steve Clarke's side with less than 10 minutes left.

Austria pull one back vs Scotland

Giacomo Raspadori has scored his second of the game against Turkey.The Azzurri now lead 3-1.

GOAL: Turkey 1-3 Italy

Netherlands have pulled level against Germany. Frenkie de Jong sent the ball sailing deep towards the back post where Denzel Dumfries headed back into the middle of the box. Steven Bergwijn was there to lash it into the net from close range.

Bergwijn equalises for Netherlands

Portugal are surely guaranteed a place in the World Cup finals now after Bruno Fernandes netted his second of the game against North Macedonia.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">GOLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BRUNÃO FAZ O BIS!!!!!!!!!! 👑👑👑👑👑<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PORMKD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PORMKD</a> | 2-0 | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VamosComTudo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VamosComTudo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WCQ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WCQ</a> <a href="https://t.co/xJeTySr3WT">pic.twitter.com/xJeTySr3WT</a>— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) <a href="https://twitter.com/selecaoportugal/status/1508898778899787787?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Fernandes makes it 2-0 Portugal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">SADIO MANE SCORES THE WINNING PENALTY AGAINST EGYPT AGAIN TO SEND SENEGAL TO THE 2022 WORLD CUP 😱 <a href="https://t.co/npdlCPV3XV">pic.twitter.com/npdlCPV3XV</a>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1508894972698931202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Mane the hero again for Senegal

John McGinn has struck for Scotland.Steve Clarke's team are now 2-0 up in the friendly against Austria.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">56' | Kieran Tierney bursts into the box, cutting the ball back into the path of John McGinn who fires an absolute rocket of a finish into the back of the net! What a goal! Austria 0-2 Scotland— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScotlandNT/status/1508896827252387845?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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GOAL! Austria 0-2 Scotland

France are two goals ahead against South Africa as half-time approaches.Antoine Griezmann gets another assist, this time with Olivier Giroud firing in the decisive goal.

Giroud makes it 2-0 to France

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">3787 - Thomas Müller has scored his first goal against <a href="https://twitter.com/OnsOranje?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OnsOranje</a> since 15 November 2011, 3787 days ago, the second-longest gap between two goals against The Netherlands behind Germany’s Otto Harder (1914-1926). Longevity. <a href="https://t.co/K47WIMjI4U">pic.twitter.com/K47WIMjI4U</a>— OptaJohan (@OptaJohan) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJohan/status/1508893982587293707?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Muller ends long goal drought for Germany

Les Bleus have taken the lead in their friendly against South Africa.It's Kylian Mbappe who has struck for the home team, slotting into the net after Antoine Griezmann worked the ball to him from the right wing.

GOAL! France 1-0 South Africa

Raheem Sterling has doubled England's lead on the stroke of half time against Ivory Coast.Jack Grealish found his Manchester City co-star with a nice through ball and the attacker managed to get off a shot to fire it past the goalkeeper.With Ivory Coast down to 10 men after Sergie Aurier's dismissal, the visitors have a mountain to climb now.

England go 2-0 up

Thomas Muller has given Germany the lead in Amsterdam.Timo Werner sent it through to Jamal Musiala at the byline and the youngster cut back to Kai Havertz, but the Dutch defence managed to scupper the attack... or so they thought.The ball simply rolled into the middle of the box where Muller was able to pounce on it and fire into the net.

GOAL! Netherlands 0-1 Germany

Italy have reversed the scoreline in Turkey! Bryan Cristante pulled the Azzurri level in the 35th minute. Then, four minutes later, Giacomo Raspadori struck to put Roberti Mancini's team ahead

Italy come back against Turkey

England have taken the lead at Wembley.Ollie Watkins is the man who breaks the deadlock against Ivory Coast.Raheem Sterling teed it up for the forward to get his second goal for the national team.

Watkins scores for England

Portugal have the advantage in their World Cup qualifying play-off against North Macedonia.The Manchester United boys have teamed up, with Bruno Fernandes netting the opening goal and Cristiano Ronaldo getting the assist.

Bruno Fernandes puts Portugal ahead

Jack Hendry has headed Scotland into the lead against Austria.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">28' | John McGinn's corner finds Grant Hanley at the far post –&nbsp;he knocks it back across the face of goal, where Jack Hendry is waiting to knock it into the back of the net. Austria 0-1 Scotland— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScotlandNT/status/1508885419177525251?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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GOAL! Austria 0-1 Scotland

Goals in quick succession have given Belgium a strong lead early in the first half.Hans Vanaken struck first 16 minutes in to give the home side the lead.Two minutes after setting up that goal, Leandro Trossard got one of his own to double his side's advantage.

Belgium 2-0 up against Burkina Faso

Ghana have booked their place at the World Cup in Qatar!A 1-1 draw in Nigeria on Tuesday ensured they won the tie on away goals, having played out a goalless draw in the first leg.

Ghana qualify for the World Cup

Germany already causing problems against Netherlands.Thomas Muller picked out a dangerous run from Leroy Sane and lifted the ball towards the winger inside the box.Sane brought it down and hit a shot from a tight angle but could only hit the side netting.

Sane comes close for Germany

Cengiz Under has given Turkey the advantage against Italy.It has taken just four minutes, but the European champions have fallen behind once again.

GOAL! Turkey take early lead against Italy

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Das ist sie, die letzte Start1️⃣1️⃣ von Teamchef Franco Foda! ⚽️🇦🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUTSCO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUTSCO</a> Good Luck, Boys! ❤️🍀 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gemeinsam%C3%96sterreich?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GemeinsamÖsterreich</a> <a href="https://t.co/aLSD7dTXo0">pic.twitter.com/aLSD7dTXo0</a>— ÖFB - oefb.at (@oefb1904) <a href="https://twitter.com/oefb1904/status/1508857913439358989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Your Scotland team taking on Austria in Vienna this evening.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUTSCO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUTSCO</a> <a href="https://t.co/9EqsJuEzBS">pic.twitter.com/9EqsJuEzBS</a>— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScotlandNT/status/1508856095363768324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team news: Austria vs Scotland

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻! 🦁 Get ready for a clash with the neighbours ⚔️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEDGER?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEDGER</a> <a href="https://t.co/m4Y3dJEh3y">pic.twitter.com/m4Y3dJEh3y</a>— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) <a href="https://twitter.com/OnsOranje/status/1508857752281563136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Unsere heutige Startelf! 🇳🇱🇩🇪 Auf geht’s, Männer!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NEDGER?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NEDGER</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DieMannschaft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DieMannschaft</a> <a href="https://t.co/MVpn1lqYQy">pic.twitter.com/MVpn1lqYQy</a>— DFB-Team (@DFB_Team) <a href="https://twitter.com/DFB_Team/status/1508859931046420485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team news: Netherlands vs Germany

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Dia 𝙋, Dia de 𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝙐𝙂𝘼𝙇! 🇵🇹 É este o nosso𝙓𝙄 𝙄𝙉𝙄𝘾𝙄𝘼𝙇 para hoje! 📝👥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VamosComTudo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VamosComTudo</a>  <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamPortugal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamPortugal</a> <a href="https://t.co/QFe86uXOcx">pic.twitter.com/QFe86uXOcx</a>— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) <a href="https://twitter.com/selecaoportugal/status/1508857367286456326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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North Macedonia starting XI: Dimitrievski, Ristovski, Musliu, Velkovski, Alioski, Elmas, Bardhi, Ademi, Trajkovski, Ristovski, Kostadinov.

Team news: Portugal vs North Macedonia

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Here it is... your <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThreeLions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThreeLions</a>! 👊 <a href="https://t.co/qck4VgJXsQ">pic.twitter.com/qck4VgJXsQ</a>— England (@England) <a href="https://twitter.com/England/status/1508859675017625602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, Ivory Coast line up as follows: Ali, Kamara, Deli, Bailly, Aurier, Seri, Kessie, Gradel, Cornet, Pepe, Haller.

Team news: England vs Ivory Coast

Portugal will take on North Macedonia and Sweden will face Poland to battle it out for places in the 2022 World Cup.Meanwhile, Sadio Mane's Senegal and Mohamed Salah's Egypt meet to fight for a place in Qatar.Elsewhere in some international friendlies, England host Ivory Coast, Netherlands play Germany, Spain are up against Iceland, Scotland come up against Austria, and France will meet South Africa.

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