The 2026 World Cup qualification process is nearing its conclusion, though there are still several spots up for grabs.
As things currently stand, 34 nations have punched their ticket for next summer’s tournament which is being held across three different countries - United States, Canada and Mexico.
In recent years, the World Cup line-up would have already been complete. However, as this tournament will be the first to include 48 teams, it means 14 more teams will qualify.
Along with the three host nations and defending champions Argentina, the likes of England, Brazil, Portugal, Norway, France and Senegal have all qualified automatically .
Meanwhile, Cape Verde, Jordan, and Uzbekistan will be making their World Cup debuts.
For the teams that fail to top their qualifying gro

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