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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

EXPLAINED: When are the world cup qualifying play offs and when is the draw | Vintage Vibes

The World Cup qualifiers are almost complete but for several countries an anxious wait remains before the full line-up for next summer’s tournament is confirmed.

There will be 16 European teams who advance to March’s play-offs, which will take place after the World Cup group-stage draw is conducted on 5 December. There are then just four more spots in the tournament.

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