Following Germany's shocking 0-2 defeat, Belgium's 6-0 victory, and Spain's 3-0 win, the latest standings for the European World Cup qualifiers have been released.

On September 5th Beijing time, the fifth round of the European World Cup qualifiers kicked off. In key matches, Belgium dominated Liechtenstein 6-0, creating a huge upset, Germany suffered a surprise 0-2 loss to Slovakia, Spain performed strongly with a 3-0 win against Bulgaria, and the Netherlands drew 1-1 with Poland. Consequently, the newest standings have been finalized, with Germany at the bottom, Spain at the top, and the Netherlands leading!

Belgium versus Liechtenstein. Belgium was once ranked number one in the world and is known as the king of qualifiers, but they tend to falter in major tournaments. Against the very weak Liechtenstein side, Belgium went all out, unleashing relentless attacks that made it difficult for their opponents to even cross midfield. Ultimately, Belgium stormed to a 6-0 victory, creating a massive thrashing. It must be said, Belgium’s dominance over weaker teams remains consistently strong!

Germany against Slovakia. Germany played terribly in this match, making the mistake of deploying Kimmich, a player lacking in ability, as a defensive midfielder. This decision was a major flaw, as he failed to get Germany’s play flowing. Slovakia easily broke through the flanks, and Germany’s shooting was poor with no sparks of brilliance. In the end, Germany conceded twice and lost 0-2 to Slovakia in a shocking upset. This lineup is truly weak; relying solely on Wirtz isn’t enough, Musiala is indispensable, and perhaps abandoning possession-based play to return to basics is the best approach!

Spain versus Bulgaria. Spain, as a top-tier team, truly dominated this match, with relentless attacks flowing like a river and overwhelming Bulgaria with constant shots. They eventually secured a commanding 3-0 victory, earning a strong opening win. Meanwhile, the Netherlands took the lead against Poland but were equalized in the 80th minute, ending the game in a 1-1 draw. Currently, the Netherlands tops the group, narrowly ahead of Poland who also have 7 points. The battle for first place between these two teams will continue—let’s wait and see!

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