A quarter of the 2026 World Cup's can be secured over the next three days.
In Europe, nine of UEFA's 16 total World Cup spots can be secured during games played Nov. 16-18. On Nov. 16, Norway secured its first World Cup berth since 1998 with a 4-1 win over Italy, and Erling Haaland — one of soccer's biggest stars — finally will play on the game's biggest stage. Also on Nov. 16, Portugal assured that Cristiano Ronaldo can play in a record sixth World Cup with a 9-1 win over Armenia.
In Concacaf, the three host nations — Canada, Mexico and the United States — are automatic qualifiers, but three others spots are up for grabs with seven squads still in contention with those spots being decided on Nov. 18.
So far, 32 nations have punched tickets to next summer's 48-team tournament.
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