MORE BOOK EURO TICKETS: Russia and Slovakia win to clinch places in 2016 finals

Slovakia's midfielder Marek Hamsik celebrates after scoring during the Euro 2016 qualifying football match between Luxembourg and Slovakia at the Josy Barthel Stadium, on October 12, 2015 in Luxembourg. AFP PHOTO

Russia, who host the World Cup in 2018, made sure they will be guests at France’s party next year when they beat Montenegro to make sure of their place in the Euro 2016 finals on Monday.

On the penultimate night of qualifiers, they were joined by Slovakia, who beat Luxembourg, while Ukraine, Slovenia and Sweden must take their chances in the playoffs.