The journey to the World Cup is filled with excitement and anticipation, as teams worldwide vie for a coveted spot in this prestigious tournament. As the dust settles from the latest fixtures, several European teams have successfully punched their tickets to North America, marking their place in the competition.

Among the accomplished teams are Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, and Switzerland. These countries have demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, earning their qualification through hard-fought matches.

In addition to these successful qualifiers, England had already secured its place prior to the matches held between November 14 and November 19. This early qualification underscored their strong performance and readiness to compete on the world stage.

The excitement continues to build as more teams strive to join these European powerhouses, each hoping to leave a mark in the upcoming World Cup. With the lineup shaping up, fans around the globe eagerly anticipate the unfolding drama and competition that only this tournament can deliver.

They are joining England, the only other European team who qualified before the matches between 14 November and 19 November.

Austria secured their place with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Which teams can still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Two other qualifiers come from the winners of an Interconfederation playoff, which will be played between the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jamaica, Suriname, New Caledonia, Bolivia and Iraq — coached by Australian Graham Arnold.

Which big names won’t be at the World Cup?

Four-time World Cup winners Italy will have to qualify through the play-offs and are in danger of missing the tournament for the third time in a row, after failing to make Qatar 2022 and Russia 2018.