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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Continental Trends

The journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals is gaining momentum as it crosses the midpoint in each continent. In particular, the matches around June 10 have become a turning point in the qualifiers, with news of strong teams securing their spots in the finals, as well as surprises and controversies arising simultaneously across continents.

Europe – UEFA Qualifiers: The Match Between Finland and Poland

On June 10, Finland pulled off a surprise by defeating Poland 2-1 in Group G, rising to the top of the group. They took control with a penalty goal from Joel Pohjanpalo and a follow-up goal from Benjamin Kallman, maintaining their focus and ultimately securing the victory despite an emergency situation in the stands during the match. In contrast, Poland faced turmoil from the outset, with controversies surrounding Robert Lewandowski's boycott of the national team. The underperformance of this traditional powerhouse suggests structural issues that go beyond mere decline in performance.

Europe - Changing Landscape of Qualifiers

In the current European qualifiers, alongside Finland, countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium, Croatia, and Norway are performing strongly, with the June schedule becoming a crucial turning point in the qualifiers.

South America - CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Brazil's Achievements

Brazil secured early qualification for the tournament by winning 1-0 against Paraguay at home on the same day, with Vinicius Junior scoring the decisive goal. This victory marks the first win for coach Carlo Ancelotti, and it is expected that the identity of the Brazilian national team will gradually become clearer.

South America - Final Wrap-Up Outlook

The CONMEBOL qualifiers consist of a total of 18 rounds and are scheduled to conclude in June 2025. So far, the continental powerhouses have been securing their spots in the finals one after another, and the competition for the last qualification spots among the mid-lower ranked countries is expected to intensify.

As Asia - AFC Qualifiers: The Achievements of South Korea and Japan

In the Asia region, the third qualifying round has concluded, and notable results have emerged. South Korea secured a 4–0 victory against Kuwait in the final match, confirming their qualification for the finals for the 11th consecutive time. In particular, they demonstrated their solid strength by achieving an unbeaten record in the qualifiers for the first time in 16 years.

Asia - Direct qualification for the playoffs for Australia

Japan also defeated Indonesia 6-0, securing the top spot in the group and obtaining an early ticket to the finals. Australia achieved a 2-1 victory in their away match against Saudi Arabia, making it the second instance in history to directly advance to the finals without a playoff.

Asia – Proposal from Iraq

Along with this, the Iraq Football Association has officially proposed to host the group matches of the AFC fourth round qualifiers and is actively participating in the organization of the qualifiers. Iraq's request, emphasizing fairness and transparency, leaves significant implications for the operation of future Asian qualifiers.

Oceania - OFC Qualifiers: New Zealand and New Caledonia

The Oceania qualifiers ended in March 2025, with New Zealand securing a direct qualification smoothly. New Caledonia seized the opportunity to enter the intercontinental playoff, facing off against teams from other continents for the final spot.

Qualifying Summary

The major countries that have secured their spots in the finals so far are as follows: UEFA: Finland (Group J leader), CONMEBOL: Brazil, AFC: South Korea, Japan, Australia, OFC: New Zealand. The qualifiers for each continent are expected to be finalized in the second half of 2025, and especially the remaining schedules in Europe and South America will be intense battles for the last tickets.

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