Denmark became the second European nation to reach the 2022 World Cup after a 1-0 home win over Austria on Tuesday left them at the top of qualifying Group F with an unassailable seven-point lead over second-placed Scotland.
After Germany advanced to the 32-nation tournament in Qatar on Monday, the Danes secured their own berth with two games to spare as a 53rd-minute goal from Joakim Maehle helped them to an eighth successive qualifying victory.
Denmark and Germany joined Qatar, who gained an automatic spot in the finals as the host nation. Only the group winners from European qualifying advance directly while the runners-up enter the playoffs.
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