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France have become the latest country to book their place at the 2026 World Cup, but what is at stake and who else could join them in November’s qualifiers?<\/b><\/p>\n
A total of 29 teams are now certain of their place, including England, holders Argentina and World Cup debutants Cape Verde, Jordan and Uzbekistan.<\/p>\n
However, there are 19 spots still to be claimed, with the majority coming from Europe.<\/p>\n
Scotland have everything to play for when they travel to Greece, looking to set up a “cup final” and possible winner-takes-all encounter against Denmark in the second of this month’s pivotal qualifiers.<\/p>\n
Wales face crucial games against Liechtenstein and North Macedonia, needing to win both to guarantee the runner-up spot in Group J.<\/p>\n
Belgium, the Netherlands and Portugal can each secure spots with victory in their next game.<\/p>\n
Norway just need to not lose 9-0 or more to Italy on Sunday to qualify.<\/p>\n
Croatia are all but there, sitting three points above the Czech Republic with a far superior goal difference and a game in hand.<\/p>\n
Joint-hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States were all granted automatic qualification for the World Cup.<\/p>\n
Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Uzbekistan have already qualified from Asia.<\/p>\n
Oceania’s one direct qualification spot has been taken by New Zealand.<\/p>\n
Tunisia and Morocco were the first two African sides to go through, and they have been joined by Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal and South Africa – who will play in their first World Cup since hosting in 2010.<\/p>\n
Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay and Colombia are the other South American nations currently guaranteed a place.<\/p>\n
While they have not qualified for the tournament in full, Bolivia and New Caledonia are two of the six nations confirmed to take part in the inter-confederation play-offs in March 2026.<\/p>\n
Teams through to 2026 World Cup<\/b><\/p>\n
Hosts:<\/b> Canada, Mexico, United States<\/p>\n
Africa: <\/b>Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia<\/p>\n
Asia: <\/b>Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Uzbekistan<\/p>\n
Europe:<\/b> England, France<\/p>\n
Oceania:<\/b> New Zealand<\/p>\n
South America:<\/b> Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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