This article provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in European football, specifically the qualification process for the next World Cup. Here's a summary:
League A
- The group stage has concluded, and Norway have qualified for the World Cup with 13 points from their 10 matches.
- England (15) topped League B, securing an automatic promotion to the World Cup.
- Wales will face Turkey in a promotion playoff.
League B
- Norway's win ensured they could secure a World Cup spot with only 7 more goals than England and Turkey.
- Wales' position changed depending on how many goals Turkey scored against Montenegro (0 point leader) and maintaining a larger away goal difference. They also had a chance to win if one of their home and away matches in group stage ended at a 3-0 score.
League C
- Sweden's (13) performance as third-best League C winner might secure them a World Cup spot under specific circumstances, as per UEFA rules.
- North Macedonia (16) finished the group with 8 points from 10 games and are well-placed for their World Cup bid.
League D
- Gibraltar can't be promoted this time due to a dramatic stoppage-time finish to the match between San Marino and Liechtenstein.