Indeed, England secured their spot in the 2014 World Cup with a 2-0 victory against Poland. Wayne Rooney scored in the 41st minute, and Steven Gerrard added another goal in the 88th minute.
Spain also confirmed their qualification with a 2-0 win against Georgia.
France had a convincing 3-0 victory over Finland, with goals from Franck Ribéry, an own goal in the 76th minute, and Karim Benzema in the 88th minute. The French team heads into the play-offs with improved confidence.
The results mark the end of the European qualifying phase for the 2014 World Cup, with the final teams securing their places in Brazil.
