The bright lights and samba beats of World Cup 2014 draw ever nearer, with the list of entrants nearing its conclusion.
European countries are in the middle of final play-off eliminators, as are African nations, while Mexico against New Zealand and Uruguay against Jordan determine final spots.
This weekend’s matches confirmed another three places, leaving just eight remaining. By November 20, all 32 spots will be finalised, ahead of the draw on December 6.
Here’s an updated look at those on their way to next summer’s festivities.
Teams Going to World Cup 2014
Brazil (hosts) |
England |
Japan |
Spain |
Australia |
Chile |
Iran |
Ecuador |
South Korea |
Honduras |
Netherlands |
Nigeria |
Italy |
Ivory Coast |
Costa Rica |
Cameroon |
United States |
Egypt/Ghana TBD |
Argentina |
Algeria/Burkina Faso TBD |
Belgium |
Croatia/Iceland TBD |
Switzerland |
Sweden/Portugal TBD |
Germany |
France/Ukraine TBD |
Colombia |
Romania/Greece TBD |
Russia |
New Zealand/Mexico TBD |
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Uruguay/Jordan TBD |