2026 World Cup Qualifying Tables: Europe's Top Contenders Emerge
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The European qualifying tables for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have taken shape after the latest round of matches. Germany, Switzerland, Scotland, France, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Austria, Norway, Belgium, England, and Croatia have secured their spots in the tournament, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The second-placed teams in each group, along with four teams with the highest UEFA Nations League rankings, will compete in a two-round playoff to secure the remaining spots. In Group A, Slovakia and Northern Ireland are currently in the play-off positions, while Luxembourg has been eliminated. Group B's Kosovo and Sweden are also in the play-off mix, with Slovenia and Belarus on the outside looking in. In Group C, Denmark and Greece are battling for a play-off spot, while Belarus has been eliminated. Group D's Ukraine and Iceland are in the play-off positions, with Azerbaijan eliminated. Group E's Turkey and Georgia are vying for a play-off spot, while Bulgaria has been eliminated. Group F's Rep. of Ireland and Hungary are in the play-off positions, with Armenia eliminated. Group G's Poland and Finland are in the play-off mix, while Malta and Lithuania have been eliminated. Group H's Bosnia-Hercegovina, Romania, and Cyprus are competing for a play-off spot, with San Marino eliminated. Group I's Israel and Estonia are in the play-off positions, with Moldova eliminated. Group J's North Macedonia and Kazakhstan are battling for a play-off spot, while Liechtenstein has been eliminated. Group K's Albania and Serbia are in the play-off mix, while Latvia and Andorra have been eliminated. Group L's Czech Republic and Faroe Islands are competing for a play-off spot, with Montenegro and Gibraltar eliminated. The European qualifying campaign is heating up, with several teams still in contention for a spot in the 2026 World Cup. The next round of matches will be crucial in determining the final lineup for the tournament.
