Europe : Soccer World Cup 2010
Europe has the most depth amongst confederations in FIFA; with historical powers Italy and Germany, former champions in France and England and traditional contenders in the Netherlands and Spain. Throw in Sweden, Portugal, Poland and Ireland, Switzerland, Denmark and - no other continent can match Europe’s depth. With Italy's victory in 2006, Europe and South America are tied at 9 Cup victories each.
Number of qualifying slots
European nations are playing for a total of 13 qualifying spots in Soccer World Cup 2010.
Qualifiers for 2010
As the reigning champions no longer qualify automatically, even defending champion Italy has to struggle to qualify for Soccer World Cup 2010.
List of European countries
Albania |
Andorra |
Armenia |
Austria |
Azerbaijan |
Bearus |
Belgium |
Bosnia-Herzegovina |
Bulgaria |
Croatia |
Cyprus |
Czech Republic |
Denmark |
England |
Estonia |
Faroe Islands |
Finland |
France |
Georgia |
Germany |
Greece |
Hungary |
Iceland |
Israel |
Italy |
Kazakhstan |
Latvia |
Liechtenstein |
Lithuania |
Luxembourg |
Macedonia |
Malta |
Moldova |
Netherlands |
Northern Ireland |
Norway |
Poland |
Portugal |
Republic of Ireland |
Romania |
Russia |
San Marino |
Scotland |
Serbia and Montenegro |
Slovakia |
Slovenia |
Spain |
Sweden |
Switzerland |
Turkey |
Ukraine |
Wales |
We welcome input to improve coverage of Europe's build-up to Soccer World Cup 2010
