Kylian Mbappe Shines with Hat-Trick

France made headlines on Saturday with a stunning 14-0 victory over Gibraltar in European qualifying. Kylian Mbappe stole the show, scoring a hat-trick to secure the record-breaking win for Les Bleus.

Zaire-Emery Impresses on Debut

17-year-old Warren Zaire-Emery also had a memorable debut, finding the back of the net in his first senior international appearance.

Red Card Paves the Way for French Dominance

The match took a turn in France's favor when Ethan Santos received a red card in the 18th minute, leaving Gibraltar with 10 men. This allowed Didier Deschamps' team to dominate the game and run up the score.

Questions Raised About Fixture Calendar

The overwhelming victory has sparked debate about the necessity of matches between top teams and minnows, especially in a congested fixture calendar. Critics argue that such lopsided games may not be beneficial for either side.

Netherlands Secure Qualification with Narrow Win

In other qualifying news, the Netherlands secured their place at Euro 2024 with a 1-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland. Wout Weghorst's powerful drive proved to be the winning goal.

Romania and Switzerland Also Book Their Places

Romania secured just their second major tournament appearance since 2008 with a 2-1 win against Israel. Switzerland, on the other hand, qualified despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Kosovo.

Wales' Hopes Dashed with Draw Against Armenia

Wales' hopes of qualifying for a third consecutive European Championship suffered a blow with a 1-1 draw against Armenia. Although they managed to equalize through an own goal, they now need Croatia to slip up in order to have a chance at qualification.