World Cup 2022: Who has already qualified, play-off matches

With just a few days to go until the 2022 World Cup draw.

Of the 32 places in Qatar on offer, 20 have already been decided and that will soon be added to as play-off matches are completed and the tournament starts to take shape.

There will be some notable absences. Italy’s bid was ended by North Macedonia, while Egypt will not be there after losing on penalties to Senegal.

Here are all the teams that have qualified so far

Premier League champions Manchester City begin their 2021/22 season under way at Tottenham Hotspur when the new season kicks off on the weekend of August 14.

Hosts:

Qatar

As ever, the World Cup hosts do not have to worry about qualifying and automatically earn a spot at the tournament.

UEFA:

Germany, Denmark, France, Belgium, Croatia, Spain, Serbia, England, Switzerland, Netherlands, Portugal, Poland

CONMEBOL:

Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Uruguay

CAF:

Ghana, Senegal, Tunisia, Morocco, Cameroon

AFC:

South Korea, Iran, Japan, Saudi Arabia

CONCACAF:

Canada

OFC:

No sides yet qualified