World champions, France were held to a one all draw by Ukraine as the UEFA World Cup qualifiers began on Wednesday
French coach, Didier Deschamps, changed his formation from the World Cup-winning 4-2-3-1 to an unfamiliar 4-4-2 formation and forward, a decision that was questioned by Antoine Griezmann.
Kevin de Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thorgan Hazard all scored a goal each in Belgium’s 3-1 comeback victory over wales.
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal managed a one nil win over Azerbaijan but the biggest upset was suffered by the Netherlands who lost 4-2 to turkey.
And action will continue today with Sweden facing Georgia.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is expected to make his first appearance since he retired from international football in 2016.
Sweden made it to the quarter finals of the 2018 world cup for the first time since 1994 and qualified for the delayed euro 2020 during Ibrahimovic’s retirement.
Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe
