Georgia Dominates Bulgaria with 3-0 Victory in Critical World Cup 2026 Qualifier Match

Decisive Victory in Tbilisi

Bulgaria suffered their second consecutive defeat in the World Cup qualifiers, losing 3-0 to Georgia in Tbilisi. This latest setback leaves Ilian Iliev’s side at the bottom of their group with zero points.

Match Overview

The match took place at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, also known as the Boris Paitchadze National Stadium, in Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital. While Bulgaria showed potential for scoring, having found the net in previous non-friendly fixtures, Georgia’s attacking duo of Kvaratskhelia and Mikautadze proved dominant on their home turf.

Recent Form and Context

The Georgian national team, currently ranked 68th in FIFA rankings and led by French coach Willy Sagnol since 2021, has shown impressive form this year. Prior to this match, they had played five matches, securing three wins (two against Armenia and one against the Faroe Islands), drawing once against Cape Verde, and losing only to Turkey.

Impact on Qualification Hopes

For Georgia, this victory represents a significant step forward in their World Cup qualification campaign, as they aim to participate in the competition for the first time in their history. Meanwhile, Bulgaria’s situation looks increasingly challenging, having lost their last three competitive contests. Their recent form has been particularly concerning, including defeats in both legs of their Nations League play-off against the Republic of Ireland earlier this year.