World Cup: Who has qualified and who is still in contention?

World Cup qualifying has entered its final stretch, with 20 of the 32 finalists now known.

But who could take the 12 places that remain? We take a closer look.

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Qualified (10/13):GermanyDenmarkBelgiumFranceCroatiaSpainSerbiaEnglandSwitzerlandNetherlands

— Olley: England still a work in progress

Still in contention

The final three places will be decided by playoffs. Two of the finals will be held on Tuesday. The winners will qualify for the World Cup.

Playoff finals:Poland vs. SwedenPortugal vs. North Macedonia

— Ogden: Portugal are more than just Ronaldo

The outstanding playoff path was postponed due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It is scheduled to take place in June.

Playoff Path A semifinal:Scotland vs. Ukraine

The winners of the semifinal will be away to Wales in the final for a place at the World Cup.

Qualified (4/4):BrazilArgentinaEcuadorUruguay

Still in contention:PeruColombiaChile

— Vickery: Tense battle to seal playoff place

The four automatic places have all been confirmed in South America, leaving just the intercontinental playoff place to play for. The final round of games takes place on Tuesday, with the team that finishes fifth in the group going forward to take on the winners of the Asian playoff path for a place at the World Cup.

Qualified (1/3):Canada

Still in contention:United StatesMexicoCosta RicaPanama

— How United States and Mexico can qualify — Bonagura: Will United States have enough to beat Panama

There are two rounds of qualifiers to play, on Sunday and Wednesday. The top three qualify