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WCQ - UEFA Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 6 | +12 | 16 |
| 2 | Ukraine | 6 | -1 | 10 |
| 3 | Iceland | 6 | +2 | 7 |
| 4 | Azerbaijan | 6 | -13 | 1 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Olise | 2 | 5 | 0 | |
| Jean-Philippe .. | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| Hugo Ekitike | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malo Gusto | 2 | 5 | 0 | |
| Hugo Ekitike | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
| Maghnes Akliou.. | 1 | 5 | 1 |