Who are the latest European teams to qualify for the 2026 World Cup? | OneFootball

Sixteen UEFA teams will qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. 

The twelve group winners qualify directly, while play-offs determine the remaining four sides. 

Scotland, Belgium, Spain and Switzerland became the latest teams to secure their World Cup spots after their qualifying matches on Tuesday. 

Steve Clarke’s men defeated Denmark in a six-goal thriller at Hampden Park to make it to their first World Cup since 1998. 

Belgium hit seven past Liechtenstein at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne to book their place at the tournament.  

Spain played out a nervy 2-2 draw with Turkey in Seville, but that was enough to secure direct qualification.

Switzerland also sealed their World Cup spot with a 1-1 draw with Kosovo in Pristina on Tuesday. 

England were the first European side to qualify for the summer tournament following their 5-0 victory in Latvia. 

France confirmed their place last week by thrashing Ukraine 4-0 following a brace from Kylian Mbappe. 

Croatia guaranteed their World Cup spot with a 3-1 comeback victory against the Faroe Islands. 

Portugal suffered a shock 2-0 defeat against the Republic of Ireland, but bounced back with a 9-1 triumph over Armenia to clinch direct qualification. 

Norway sealed their first World Cup spot since 1998 by beating Italy 4-1 on Sunday, with Erling Braut Haaland scoring two goals. 

Austria will return to the World Cup after nearly three decades, after battling back from a goal down to draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina. 

Germany booked their ticket with a 6-0 rout over Slovakia, while the Netherlands also qualified with a 4-0 win over Lithuania.