Soccer World Cup 2010 - countries vying to take part
Qualifying spots
On the 6th December 2006, Fifa announced the number qualifying spots allocated for each continent for 2010. Compared to 2006, Africa has an additional slot and Europe has lost a slot.
Africa |
6 |
Including South Africa who automatically qualify. |
Asia |
4.5 |
Asia's 5th-best team will play against Oceania champion |
Europe |
13 |
One less than the 14 who played in 2006. |
North America |
3.5 |
4th-placed North American team plays 5th-placed South American team |
Oceania |
0.5 |
Oceania champion will play against Asia's fifth-best team |
South America |
4.5 |
5th-placed South American team plays 4th-placed North American team |
Nations which have qualified for Soccer World Cup 2010
Only South Africa, as the host nation, automatically qualifies (the defending champion, Italy, no longer automatically qualifies).
Countries profiled
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Soccer World Cup 2010
