World Cup qualifying has entered its final stages, with 29 of the 32 finalists now known.
But who can take the remaining three places? We take a closer look.
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Europe
Eligibility (December 13):
Germany
Denmark
Belgium
France
Croatia
Spain
Serbia
England
Switzerland
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Still in dispute
The prominent playoff path was put on hold due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It is scheduled to take place in June.
Playoff Path A Semi-Final:
Scotland compare to Ukraine
The winners of the semi-finals will be absent Wales in the final to win a place in the World Cup.
South America
Eligibility (4/4):
Brazil
Argentina
Ecuador
Uruguay
Still debating:
Peru
Peru, the fifth-placed team in the group, will meet the winners of the Asia play-offs, Australia or the United Arab Emirates, in June to secure a spot in the World Cup.
CONCACAF
Eligibility (3/3):
Canada
Mexico
USA
Still debating:
Costa Rica
Canada, Mexico and the United States have won three CONCACAF automatic spots, while fourth-placed Costa Rica will face Oceania winners New Zealand in June in an intercontinental playoff for a spot. attend the World Cup.
Africa
Eligibility (5/5):
Ghana
Senegal
Morocco
Tunisia
Cameroon
Asia
Eligibility (5/5):
Qatar (as host)
IR Iran
south Korea
Saudi Arabia
Japan
Still debating:
Australia
United Arab Emirates
Australia and the United Arab Emirates will meet in a one-match playoff in Qatar on June 7. The winning team then advances to an intercontinental playoff against Peru, which will be played a week later to win a place in the World Cup.
Oceania
Still debating:
New Zealand
New Zealand won the Oceania region, but this only secured a playoff spot with Costa Rica, the fourth-placed team from CONCACAF, to secure a place in the World Cup.
