A few more can be secured as World Cup qualifiers take place during FIFA's November international window. The attention during the November qualification slate leans heavy toward Europe, where as many as eight nations can join the World Cup field this week.

England defender Marc Guehi has withdrawn from the squad for Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against Albania. The centre-half, who missed Thursday’s win over Serbia with a foot injury, will not recover for the Group K finale in Tirana. He has returned to his club for treatment, hoping to be fit for next Saturday’s Premier League clash with Wolves.

Some 29 teams have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and 13 more will seal their places within the next week. Read on for a full breakdown.

England continued their perfect record in the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers with a solid 2-0 home win over Serbia at Wembley. It was a composed performance from the Three Lions, with Bukayo Saka giving his side the lead in the 28th minute with a trademark volleyed finish.

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Reece James said he hopes FIFA will move World Cup kick-off times to help players deal with the summer heat in the United States.

The 2026 World Cup draw will be held before the field is settled in full, as December 5 gives every nation its path to the World Cup Final.

England national team manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that stars Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Phil Foden cannot fit into his current system.

England defender Reece James hopes Fifa will consider moving kick-off times for next year's World Cup to help players deal with potentially stifling summer temperatures.