PARTY 2018
The qualifying process for the 2018 World Cup, which began on March 12, 2015, is reaching its climax. So far, 26 nations have booked their place to join host nation Russia in next year's tournament. Qualified nations: Russia (hosts), Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Honduras, Iceland, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Tunisia, Uruguay. The final six places are decided by: - 2 intercontinental playoff winners (Australia/Honduras, Peru/New Zealand) - 4 European playoff winners (N Ireland/Switzerland, Denmark/Rep of Ireland, Sweden/Italy, Croatia/Greece) EUROPE (UEFA; 13 PLACES) • European qualifying home page Qualifying for 2018 saw seven groups of six nations and two groups of five. Russia qualify as hosts. Group winners qualified automatically, with the eight best runners-up facing a two-legg...