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COMPLETE LIST: Countries qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far

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7 months ago

November 17, 2025

With England and France securing the first European spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the continent’s qualification race is entering its decisive phase. Croatia followed suit on Friday, while Portugal and Norway confirmed their places on Sunday, Sport360NG reports.

Several traditional European powerhouses, including Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, and Belgium, are also on track for direct qualification, currently leading their respective groups as the final matchdays approach.

Monday’s Matchday 10 fixtures provide other nations an opportunity to claim automatic qualification or secure play-off berths, with Groups A, G, and L featuring the most intriguing contests. Here’s the latest status across all 12 groups.

Teams Already Qualified as Group Winners

Croatia

England

France

Norway

Portugal

Teams Confirmed for Play-offs as Group Runners-up

Albania

Czechia

Italy

Republic of Ireland

Ukraine

Teams in Play-offs via Nations League Route

Romania

Sweden

Northern Ireland

North Macedonia or Wales (depending on Group J outcome)

Teams Assured of At Least a Play-off Spot

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, Germany, Kosovo, Netherlands, Poland, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Türkiye

All standings are subject to UEFA confirmation (as of 22:50 CET, Sunday, 16 November).

Group-by-Group Snapshot

Group A: Germany (12), Slovakia (12), Northern Ireland (6), Luxembourg (0)
17 Nov – Northern Ireland vs Luxembourg; Germany vs Slovakia
Germany: Already in the top two; a win or draw could secure group victory.
Slovakia: Must beat Germany to finish first.
Northern Ireland/Luxembourg: Eliminated from top-two contention.
Group B: Switzerland (13), Kosovo (10), Slovenia (3), Sweden (1)
18 Nov – Sweden vs Slovenia; Kosovo vs Switzerland
Switzerland: Poised to win group unless they lose by six or more goals.
Kosovo: Needs a six-goal victory to claim the top spot.
Group C: Denmark (11), Scotland (10), Greece (6), Belarus (1)
18 Nov – Scotland vs Denmark; Belarus vs Greece
Denmark: Leads group; automatic qualification if they avoid defeat.
Scotland: Must beat Denmark to finish first.
Group D: France (16), Ukraine (10), Iceland (7), Azerbaijan (1)
France: Already qualified as group winners.
Ukraine: Secured play-off spot.
Group E: Spain (15), Türkiye (12), Georgia (3), Bulgaria (0)
18 Nov – Bulgaria vs Georgia; Spain vs Türkiye
Spain: Leading group; needs to avoid a seven-goal loss to qualify directly.
Türkiye: Must beat Spain by seven goals to finish top.
Group F: Portugal (13), Republic of Ireland (10), Hungary (8), Armenia (3)
Portugal: Qualified as group winners.
Ireland: Into play-offs.
Group G: Netherlands (17), Poland (14), Finland (10), Malta (5), Lithuania (3)
17 Nov – Malta vs Poland; Netherlands vs Lithuania
Netherlands: On course for automatic qualification; needs a draw or for Poland not to win.
Poland: Must win and hope Netherlands lose, with tiebreakers potentially decisive.
Group H: Austria (18), Bosnia and Herzegovina (16), Romania (10), Cyprus (8), San Marino (0)
18 Nov – Austria vs Bosnia; Romania vs San Marino
Austria: Likely to win group unless Bosnia triumphs.
Bosnia: Must win to secure top spot.
Group I: Norway (24), Italy (18), Israel (12), Estonia (4), Moldova (1)
Norway: Group winners and qualified.
Italy: Secured play-off berth.
Group J: Belgium (15), North Macedonia (13), Wales (13), Kazakhstan (8), Liechtenstein (0)
18 Nov – Belgium vs Liechtenstein; Wales vs North Macedonia
Belgium: Leading the group; victory or a draw elsewhere guarantees top spot.
North Macedonia/Wales: Still mathematically capable of finishing first; assured of Nations League play-off route.
Group K: England (24), Albania (14), Serbia (13), Latvia (5), Andorra (1)
England: Qualified as group winners.
Albania: Into play-offs.
Group L: Croatia (19), Czechia (13), Faroe Islands (12), Montenegro (9), Gibraltar (0)
17 Nov – Czechia vs Gibraltar; Montenegro vs Croatia
Croatia: Secured group victory.
Czechia: Into play-offs.