Bulgaria secured a vital 2-1 victory over Georgia in a UEFA World Cup qualifier on November 19, 2025. The home win at the Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia provides a significant boost to Bulgaria's hopes in a competitive group. Bulgaria started brightly and took an early lead through a deflected shot from outside the box. Georgia grew into the game and found an equalizer just before halftime with a swift counter-attack. The second half was tense, with the winning goal coming from a Bulgarian header off a corner in the 70th minute. Georgia pushed for a second equalizer but found the Bulgarian defense in determined form. This result moves Bulgaria up the group table and puts pressure on the teams above them, while Georgia's away defeat is a setback in their campaign. The Bulgarian manager hailed his team's heart and set-piece prowess, while the Georgian coach pointed to small defensive lapses as the difference. Key performers included Bulgaria's goalscoring midfielder and their commanding center-back.