The shape of what to expect during FIFA’s Russia 2018 World Cup is already manifesting as the first set of nations to qualify for the mundial are already looking beyond the qualification ‘war’.
Check out those who are already through to Russia 2018:
Europe – UEFA
Qualified: Russia (hosts), Belgium, Germany, England, Spain, Poland, Serbia, Iceland, France, Portugal
PlayOffs: Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Denmark; Northern Ireland, Sweden, Republic of Ireland, Greece
The play-off draw will take place on Tuesday 17 October. The first legs will be played on 9-11 November, with the second legs on 12-14 November
South America (Conmebol)
Qualified: Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia
Play-offs: Peru
North and Central America (CONCACAF)
Qualified: Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama
Play-offs: Honduras
Asia (AFC)
Qualified: Iran, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia
Play-off winners: Australia
Africa – (CAF)
Qualified: Nigeria, Egypt
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