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Which European teams have qualified for the 2026 World Cup?

Sixteen UEFA teams will qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The twelve group winners qualify directly, while play-offs determine the remaining four sides.

England were the first European team to secure an automatic place following their 5-0 victory in Latvia last month. 

The Three Lions continued their impressive run on Thursday, beating Serbia 2-0 to make it seven wins from seven games in the qualifiers

France confirmed their place at the World Cup finals with an emphatic 4-0 success against Ukraine on Thursday. 

Kylian Mbappe scored twice, while Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitike also got on the scoresheet. 

Didier Deschamps’ men will head to the tournament as one of the favourites, having reached the finals of the previous two editions. 

Meanwhile, Croatia guaranteed their World Cup spot by sealing a 3-1 comeback win over the Faroe Islands on Friday. 

The European minnows took a shock early lead, but Josko Gvardiol levelled the scores seven minutes later. 

Petar Musa put the hosts ahead in the second half before Nikola Vlasic wrapped up victory with a third goal after 70 minutes. 

Norway have all but qualified for a first World Cup in 28 years following their 4-1 triumph over Estonia

Portugal suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland on Thursday, but they will secure qualification if they beat Armenia on Sunday

The Netherlands played out a 1-1 draw with Poland, leaving them a point away from qualification. 

Spain will book their World Cup ticket if they overcome Georgia on Saturday and Turkey fail to win against Bulgaria. 

Austria will qualify if they defeat Cyprus and Bosnia & Herzegovina do not win against Romania. 

Switzerland will reach the World Cup finals if they defeat Sweden on Saturday and Kosovo fail to win against Slovenia. 

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