Discover Which Teams Could Secure a Spot in the 2026 World Cup During the Next Round of European Qualifiers
The penultimate round of European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup is set to occur on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. This crucial stage will determine which teams have the opportunity to secure their spot in the finals, to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Current Qualification Scenarios for European Teams
Group A
- Teams: Germany, Slovakia, Northern Ireland, Luxembourg
- No team can qualify in this round.
- Luxembourg has already been eliminated from contention.
Group B
- Teams: Switzerland, Kosovo, Slovenia, Sweden
- Switzerland can qualify for their sixth consecutive World Cup with a win over Sweden.
- If Kosovo fails to beat Slovenia, a draw will also suffice for Switzerland to qualify.
Group C
- Teams: Denmark, Scotland, Greece, Belarus
- No teams can qualify in the next fixtures.
- Denmark and Scotland have already secured their top two positions.
Group D
- Teams: France, Ukraine, Iceland, Azerbaijan
- France will qualify with a victory over Ukraine.
Group E
- Teams: Spain, Turkey, Georgia, Bulgaria
- Spain will qualify if they defeat Georgia and Turkey does not win against Bulgaria.
- A draw will also confirm their top spot if Turkey loses.
Group F
- Teams: Portugal, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Armenia
- Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, can secure qualification with a win over Ireland.
- A draw would suffice if Hungary fails to beat Armenia.
Group G
- Teams: Netherlands, Poland, Finland, Lithuania, Malta
- The Netherlands can qualify with a win against Poland.
- Both Lithuania and Malta are already out of contention.
Group H
- Teams: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania, Cyprus, San Marino
- Austria will confirm first place by defeating Cyprus, provided Bosnia and Herzegovina does not win against Romania.
Group I
- Teams: Norway, Italy, Israel, Estonia, Moldova
- Norway can secure their first World Cup berth since 1998 with a win over Estonia if Italy does not defeat Moldova.
Group J
- Teams: Belgium, North Macedonia, Wales, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein
- Belgium will qualify if they triumph in Kazakhstan on Saturday.
- North Macedonia and Wales will compete for second place.
Group K
- Teams: England, Albania, Serbia, Latvia, Andorra
- England has already secured their qualification.
- Albania can reach the playoffs by defeating Andorra and if Serbia loses to England.
Group L
- Teams: Croatia, Czech Republic, Faroe Islands, Montenegro, Gibraltar
- Croatia will clinch top spot with a win over the Faroe Islands.
- A loss will eliminate the Faroes from the top-two contention.
This upcoming round of European qualifiers will be pivotal. Several teams will have the chance to secure their places in the prestigious tournament, enhancing the excitement for fans and players alike.
