operation sequence/order
First of all, let's learn about the operation steps of the European World Cup qualifiers. 55 countries participated in the European World Cup qualifiers, and the qualifiers were divided into 10 groups. The top two in each group directly advanced to the World Cup, and the remaining three places were produced through play-offs.
The European World Cup qualifiers are divided into two parts by drawing lots. The first part is to determine the seed team of 10 group, and the second part is to determine the teams of each group. Seed teams are determined according to FIFA world rankings, and the top ten teams will become seed teams. Other teams decide to group by drawing lots.
Each competition adopts round robin system, and each team will play two games with other teams. After the group stage, the top two in each group will advance to the World Cup. If the two teams have the same points in the group stage, the ranking will be determined according to the number of goal difference, goals and direct competition results.
If a team ranks third in the group stage, it will enter the play-offs. The way of play-offs is to adopt a single elimination system, and the third place in each group will compete with the third place in other groups. The winner will advance to the World Cup.
Team situation
Now, let's take a look at the 13 World Cup teams in Europe.
1. Italy
Italy is one of the best teams in the European World Cup qualifiers. Italy scored 18 wins and 2 draws in the group stage, and advanced to the World Cup as the first in the group. Italy is one of the four World Cup champions, and its strength should not be underestimated.
2. France
France is another strong team in the European World Cup qualifiers. France scored 7 wins, 2 draws 1 negative in the group stage and advanced to the World Cup as the first in the group. France is the champion of the 20 18 World Cup, and they have the strength to defend their title.
3. England
England is another team that did well in the European World Cup qualifiers. England scored 7 wins and 2 draws 1 loss in the group stage, and advanced to the World Cup first in the group stage. England is the champion of the 1966 World Cup, and they have the strength to compete for the championship.
4. Portugal
Portugal is a strong team in the European World Cup qualifiers. Portugal scored 7 wins 1 draw and 2 losses in the group stage and advanced to the World Cup as the second in the group. Portugal has a superstar like Cristiano Ronaldo, and they have the strength to compete for the championship.
5. Spain
Spain is a strong team in the European World Cup qualifiers. Spain scored 8 wins and 2 draws in the group stage and advanced to the World Cup as the first in the group. Spain won the World Cup twice, and they have the strength to compete for the championship.
6. Germany
Germany is a strong team in the European World Cup qualifiers. Germany scored 7 wins, 2 draws 1 negative in the group stage and advanced to the World Cup as the second in the group. Germany has won the World Cup four times, and they have the strength to compete for the championship.
7. Netherlands
The Netherlands is a strong team in the European World Cup qualifiers. The Netherlands scored 7 wins, 2 draws 1 negative in the group stage and advanced to the World Cup as the second in the group. The Netherlands has won the second place in the World Cup three times, and they have the strength to compete for the championship.
8.croatia
Croatia is a strong team in the European World Cup qualifiers. Croatia scored 6 wins, 3 draws 1 loss in the group stage and advanced to the World Cup as the second in the group. Croatia once won the runner-up in the 20 18 World Cup, and they have the strength to compete for the championship.
9.switzerland
Switzerland is a strong team in the European World Cup qualifiers. Switzerland scored 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in the group stage and advanced to the World Cup as the second in the group. There are many excellent players in Switzerland who have the strength to compete for the championship.
10. Denmark
Denmark is a strong team in the European World Cup qualifiers. Denmark scored 6 wins, 3 draws 1 negative in the group stage and advanced to the World Cup as the second in the group. There are many excellent players in Denmark who have the strength to compete for the championship.
1 1. Sweden
Sweden is a strong team in the European World Cup qualifiers. Sweden scored 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in the group stage and advanced to the World Cup as the second in the group. Sweden did well in the 20 18 World Cup, and they have the strength to compete for the championship.
12. Poland
Poland is a strong team in the European World Cup qualifiers. Poland scored 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in the group stage and advanced to the World Cup as the second in the group. There are many excellent players in Poland. they have