Sports
Norway Qualify! 32 Direct 2026 World Cup Spots Confirmed; Germany & Netherlands Progress with Draws Tonight
AD
Admin
November 17, 2025 · 11:27
1 menit dibaca
After 6 rounds of Group I in UEFA World Cup Qualifiers, Norway defeated Italy 4-1 to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup. So far, 32 direct World Cup berths have been confirmed, with 16 more still up ...

After 6 rounds of Group I in UEFA World Cup Qualifiers, Norway defeated Italy 4-1 to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup. So far, 32 direct World Cup berths have been confirmed, with 16 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 |
| 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:
Malta vs Poland; Netherlands vs Lithuania
Netherlands lead the group by 3 points with a +13 goal difference – a draw guarantees qualification. Poland are almost certain to enter the playoffs.
- Germany vs Slovakia
Germany and Slovakia both have 12 points. Germany hold a superior goal difference and qualify with a draw; Slovakia must win to advance, otherwise they will join the playoffs.