2026 FIFA World Cup, European qualifiers
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2026 FIFA World Cup qualified teams: Portugal clinch spot in tournament; Nigeria miss out once again
The final World Cup participants won't be determined until March of 2026, following the draw for the World Cup groups. A playoff will take place in North America in March, including one team each from the following regions: AFC, CAF, CONMEBOL, OFC, alongside two from Concacaf to determine the final two places in the World Cup.
Norway is one of the teams that have pretty much clinched a spot in the World Cup, thanks to carrying a 17-goal advantage over the Italians. It has helped the Scandinavian nation qualify for the tournament for the first time since 1998, finishing first in the group.
England and Albania already know their finishing spots in World Cup qualifying ahead of Sunday’s showdown in Tirana.
Perfect England is heading to the World Cup with a 100% qualifying record. A 2-0 win against Albania made it eight wins from eight for Thomas Tuchel’s team, which also booked its place in next year’s tournament without conceding a goal.
Erling Haaland and Co. have sealed their spot at 2026 World Cup after a perfect qualifying campaign, as Norway are genuine dark horses for the tournament.
Ireland capped off with a dramatic fightback against Hungary in World Cup qualifying to keep their hopes of a spot in next summer's tournament.
Erling Haaland scores two goals in as many minutes as Norway cement their return to a World Cup for the first time in 28 years in style with victory over Italy.
Didier Deschamps may look to rest some troops when France travels to Azerbaijan for its final World Cup qualifier on Sunday.
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Republic of Ireland seal incredible late comeback win to reach World Cup playoffs, knock Hungary out
Troy Parrott's hat trick left him in tears as Ireland fans everywhere rejoiced as they finished second in Group F and are now heading to the UEFA playoffs for a spot at their first World Cup finals since 2002.