Top 5 European countries that had the best international break

Portugal had a successful run of games in the recent international break
Portugal had a successful run of games in the recent international break

#3 Belgium (3W)

Romelu Lukaku led Belgium in all three wins
Romelu Lukaku led Belgium in all three wins

Belgium continued their impressive form, winning all three of their games quite comfortably during the international break.

Roberto Martinez's side demolished Estonia 5-2 in their opening fixture, with Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard putting in impressive performances for the Red Devils. The same trend would continue in the 3-0 win against the Czech Republic, as the duo both got on the scoresheet.

AC Milan winger Alexis Saelemaekers scored in his second game for the national team, as Belgium went on to win 1-0 against Belarus in their third game. Their performances over the international break have seen Roberto Martinez's side take a commanding lead at the top of Group E. Belgium are now 9 points ahead of the Czech Republic in second.

This should ensure that the Red Devils will easily qualify for the 2022 World Cup.


#2 Denmark (3W)

Denmark continued their impressive qualifying campaign
Denmark continued their impressive qualifying campaign

Denmark had a flawless international break, winning all three of their games without conceding a single goal. Kasper Hjulmand's side have now won all of their qualifying games in Group F and have a 7-point lead over Scotland in second place.

Denmark made light work of Scotland in their opening fixture, winning the game 2-0 thanks to goals from Daniel Wass and Joakim Maehle. They followed that up with a 1-0 win against the Faroe Islands, with Jonas Wind scoring the winner.

Hjulmand's side saved their best until last, as they demolished Israel 5-0 with five different players getting on the scoresheet. Their performances over the international break also ensured that they kept up their spotless record in Group F. Denmark have scored 22 goals without conceding any from their six games so far.


#1 Germany (3W)

Gnabry and Sane starred for Germany
Gnabry and Sane starred for Germany

Germany were by far the most dominant team over the international break, as they scored 12 goals without conceding over their three games.

Hansi Flick got off to the perfect start as Germany manager as his side comfortably beat Liechtenstein 2-0. Die Mannschaft followed that up with a 6-0 thrashing of Armenia, which allowed them to take a commanding lead in Group J.

Germany capped off their incredible international break with a 4-0 win against Iceland. Bayern Munich duo Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane, as well as Chelsea striker Timo Werner, were key players for Hansi Flick's side over the break.

This has set them up perfectly for a rather comfortable qualifying campaign from here on out.

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