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flag Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland, and Austria qualified directly for the 2026 World Cup, joining other top European teams.

flag Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland, and Austria have secured direct qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the final round of European qualifiers. flag Spain matched Italy’s 31-match unbeaten streak with a draw against Turkey, while Scotland earned its first World Cup berth since 1998 with a 4-2 win over Denmark, highlighted by a bicycle kick from Scott McTominay. flag Belgium, Switzerland, and Austria also advanced with decisive results, joining England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and Croatia in the tournament. flag The remaining four spots will be decided in a playoff involving 16 teams, including group runners-up and top Nations League finishers. flag The World Cup will be hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

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