European teams who can secure World Cup qualification this week

As host nations, the United States, Canada and Mexico have sealed automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup .

England became the first European side to qualify for the prestigious tournament after their emphatic 5-0 victory against Latvia last month.

More teams can book their tickets for the World Cup finals in the penultimate round of qualifiers this week.

Switzerland, who sit top of Group B with 10 points, will qualify if they win against Sweden on Saturday and Kosovo fail to beat Slovenia . A draw will also be sufficient for the Swiss if Kosovo are defeated.

2022 World Cup finalists France will be guaranteed to finish at the top if they beat Ukraine on Thursday.

Spain will also clinch top spot if they overcome Georgia on Saturday and Turkey fail to win against already-eliminated Bulgaria . In case Vincenzo Montella’s side lose, a draw will also secure qualification for Spain .

Portugal will secure their place in the finals with victory over Ireland on Thursday. The Selecao can also qualify with a draw if Hungary suffer defeat against Armenia .

The Netherlands have enjoyed an excellent qualifying campaign, picking up 16 points from six games. Oranje will qualify if they beat Poland on Friday.

Norway will reach their first World Cup since 1998 with victory against Estonia provided Italy do not triumph over Moldova on Thursday.

With 15 points from six matches, Austria will guarantee their place in the World Cup finals if they defeat Cyprus and Bosnia Herzegovina do not win against Romania .

Croatia only need to avoid defeat in Friday’s home clash with Faroe Islands to wrap up top spot in Group L.

Belgium will qualify if they win in Kazakhstan this weekend.

Germany, Denmark and Scotland are also in strong positions but they cannot secure qualification in this round.