Austria coach Ralf Rangnick has dropped three players from the national team because they took part in anti-gay chants after the Vienna derby last month.
Wonderkid Lamine Yamal, 16, scored again for Spain in their 3-1 win in Cyprus, while Hungary qualified for next summer's Euros after a bad-tempered draw in Bulgaria.
Croatia and the Netherlands finished warming up for the World Cup in style by qualifying for the Nations League finals, while holders France's poor form continued.
Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud were on target in France's win against Austria, as the Netherlands close in on the Nations League finals.
Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan insisted her side will play their upcoming Euro 2022 match against Austria for injured striker Simone Magill.
France's Nations League woes were worsened as their winless start continued with a 1-0 home defeat to Croatia, while Denmark recovered to beat Austria 2-0.
France's winless start to the Nations League continued as they needed substitute Kylian Mbappe to rescue a 1-1 draw against Austria.
How the action unfolded in the Nations League on a night where Kylian Mbappe rescued a point for France and Luka Modric helped Croatia to victory.
Ralf Rangnick has been confirmed as Austria's new manager on a two-year contract, with the Man Utd interim manager staying on at Old Trafford in a consultancy role.
Scotland surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Austria in an entertaining friendly at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.
Steve Clarke intends to utilise his Scotland squad in Tuesday's friendly against Austria.
Wales moved one step closer to their first World Cup since 1958 as Gareth Bale stole the show in a 2-1 win over Austria in the play-off semi-final.
Live updates, free highlights and free in-game clips as Wales host Austria in World Cup play-off semi-final in Cardiff. Watch live on Sky Sports.
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Wales are just two victories away from qualifying for their first World Cup finals since 1958. Watch their play-off with Austria live on Sky Sports.
Scotland and Wales could face off for a place at next year's World Cup should they defeat Ukraine and Austria in their respective play-off semi-finals.
Jorginho missed a penalty as Italy were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland, leaving both sides still with a chance of automatic qualification for Qatar from Group C.
Scotland boosted their hopes of reaching a first World Cup finals since 1998 after securing a crucial 1-0 victory against Austria in Vienna.
Anthony Martial rescued a point for France in Ukraine as their winless run extended to five games, while the Netherlands thrashed Montenegro 4-0.
Scotland's Andy Robertson and Lyndon Dykes are available for Tuesday's friendly in Vienna which will be Austria boss Franco Foda's last match after resigning.