Spain and Three More Teams Can Secure World Cup Spot Today

The World Cup next year could see four more qualifying teams this afternoon. Who can qualify? Belgium. The Belgians only need to defeat Kazakhstan away to secure their fifth consecutive World Cup appearance. Spain. La Furia Roja can qualify in two scenarios: a win against Georgia away, combined with Turkey’s loss to Bulgaria, or a draw against Georgia followed by a Bulgarian victory over Turkey. Austria. The team must win against Cyprus away and hope for Bosnia to draw or lose to Romania at home. Austria’s last World Cup participation was in 1998. Switzerland. The Swiss can secure their spot in the World Cup in two scenarios: a win against Sweden at home, combined with Kosovo’s loss to Slovenia, or a draw against Sweden followed by a Kosovar defeat. How are the groups standing? Group B: Switzerland – 10 points Kosovo – 7 points Slovenia – 3 points Sweden – 1 point Group E: Spain – 12 points Turkey – 9 points Georgia – 3 points Bulgaria – 0 points Group J: Belgium – 14 points* North Macedonia – 13 points Wales – 10 points* Kazakhstan – 7 points Liechtenstein – 0 points*