Qualification
PurposeThere are 209 teams eligible for qualification. Qualification is held to the thin the field for the World Cup.
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Continental ZonesThe continental zones are Africa, Asia, North and Central America and Caribbean, South America, and Oceania. For each World Cup FIFA awards a certain number of places available for each continental zone.
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QualificationsThe qualification process can start up to 3 years before the World Cup and can last 2 years. Formats for qualification can differ by conferderation. There can be one or two places awarded to victors of intercontinental play-offs. Host nations receive an automatic spot in the
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