The UEFA qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are in full swing, with powerhouses like France, Spain, England, and Portugal leading their groups, while several underdogs continue to impress ahead of next year’s playoffs.
UEFA’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers began in March 2025 and will conclude in November before the playoff round in March 2026 determines the final 16 European teams heading to North America.
Group A:
Germany, Northern Ireland, and Slovakia are level on six points each after three games, with Luxembourg struggling at the bottom.
Group B:
Switzerland dominates with nine points from three matches, while Kosovo trails with four. Sweden remains winless.
Group C:
Denmark and Scotland are joint leaders on seven points, with Greece third and Belarus bottom without a win.
Group D:
France maintains a perfect record (9 points), Ukraine follows on four, while Iceland and Azerbaijan trail behind.
Group E:
Spain leads comfortably with two wins and nine goals scored; Georgia and Turkey share three points each.
Group F:
Portugal tops the group on six points after scoring eight goals in two games. Armenia sits second on three.
Group G:
The Netherlands (13 pts) and Poland (10 pts) are favorites, while Finland fights to stay in contention.
Group H:
Austria remains perfect with 15 points; Bosnia & Herzegovina is close behind with 13.
Group I:
Norway leads unbeaten with five wins and 21 goals scored; Italy trails with nine points.
Group J:
North Macedonia surprisingly tops with 12 points, just ahead of Belgium and Wales.
Group K:
England remains flawless with 15 points, while Albania and Serbia chase distant playoff hopes.
Group L:
Croatia and Czechia are tied at the top with 13 points, ahead of Faroe Islands and Montenegro.
Playoffs:
The UEFA playoffs are scheduled for March 2026, with the four winners booking spots at the finals starting June 11, 2026, in Mexico, USA, and Canada.