Germany and the Netherlands advance! The 34 direct seats for the World Cup have been confirmed; Spain is almost guaranteed to advance

Hupu News November 18th The matches of Group A and Group G of the European Group Stage of the World Cup Qualifiers have just ended. Germany and the Netherlands both defeated their opponents at home and locked in two quotas for the 2026 World Cup. So far, 34 direct quotas for the 2026 World Cup have been determined, and 14 spots are still up for grabs.

2026 World Cup Direct Team:

Hosts: United States, Mexico, Canada

Europe: England, France, Croatia, Portugal, Norway, Germany, Netherlands

South America: Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay

Asia: Japan, Iran, South Korea, Uzbekistan, Jordan, Australia, Qatar Tal, Saudi Arabia

Africa: Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Ghana, Cape Verde, South Africa, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal

Oceania: New Zealand

World European preview tonight's highlights:

Group E: 3:45 Spain vs Turkey

Spain's goal difference has reached +19, and is 3 points ahead of Turkey, whose goal difference is only +5. Turkey needs to beat the Spanish team by at least 7 goals before it can directly advance to the World Cup by surpassing the Spanish team with the same goal difference. Otherwise, the Spanish team will directly advance to the World Cup.

Group J: 3:45 Belgium vs Liechtenstein; Wales vs North Macedonia

Belgium faced the underdog Liechtenstein at home, basically locking in the qualification to directly qualify. Wales and North Macedonia can both enter the play-offs based on their UEFA Nations League results.

Group H: 3:45 Austria vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

Austria can lock in the promotion spot if it is undefeated. Otherwise, Bosnia and Herzegovina will advance and Austria will fall to the play-offs.

Group C: 3:45 Denmark vs Scotland

Denmark can qualify first if they tie with Scotland in the last round.