Germany & Netherlands Qualify! 34 Direct 2026 World Cup Berths Confirmed; Spain Nearly Secures Spot
Following the conclusion of UEFA World Cup Qualifiers Group Stage matches in Groups A and G, both Germany and the Netherlands won big at home to secure two spots at the 2026 World Cup. So far, 34 direct World Cup berths have been confirmed, with 14 more still up for grabs.
Directly Qualified Teams for 2026 World Cup:
| Confederation | Teams |
|---|---|
| Host Nations | United States, Mexico, Canada |
| Europe | England, France, Croatia, Portugal, Norway, Germany, Netherlands |
| South America | Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay |
| Asia | Japan, Iran, South Korea, Uzbekistan, Jordan, Australia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia |
| Africa | Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Ghana, Cape Verde, South Africa, Ivory Coast, Senegal |
| Oceania | New Zealand |
UEFA Qualifiers Key Matches Tonight:
Group E: Spain vs Turkey
Spain boasts a +19 goal difference and leads Turkey by 3 points (Turkey’s goal difference is +5). Turkey needs to beat Spain by at least 7 goals to level the goal difference and edge Spain on goals scored for direct qualification; otherwise, Spain will advance directly.
Group J: Belgium vs Liechtenstein; Wales vs North Macedonia
Belgium hosts minnow Liechtenstein and is virtually guaranteed direct qualification. Both Wales and North Macedonia can enter the playoffs via their UEFA Nations League performances.
Group H: Austria vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austria secures qualification with an unbeaten result; otherwise, Bosnia and Herzegovina advances, and Austria drops to the playoffs.
Group C: Denmark vs Scotland
Denmark only needs a draw against Scotland in the final round to finish top and qualify directly.
