After Canada became the 20th team to secure their place in Qatar thanks to a 0: 3 victory over Jamaica, in the next day seven more direct tickets to the World Cup will be distributed and two more to the playoffs.
In Europe
, apart from the battle between Portugal and northern Macedonia, Poland and Sweden will compete in Huzov for a ticket to the tournament.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who did not play in the win over the Czech Republic, will return to the squad but according to coach Jana Anderson "will have a weapon off the bench because he can not complete a full game".
Robert Lewandowski, on the other hand, has recovered from a minor injury and may lead the Polish attack.
Poland national team.
Lewandowski is expected to be eligible, Photo: EPI
In Africa.
Five more cards will be dealt, where the playoffs will be decided with the help of the rematch.
Algeria and Tunisia hold the most significant advantage after winning 0-1 in their away game against Cameroon and Mali respectively.
There is a chance that four North African teams will come to Qatar following the 0: 1 victory of Egypt and Muhammad Salah last week over Senegal and Sadio Mana, as well as the 1: 1 draw between Morocco and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In the only match that does not include a team from the north of the continent, Ghana will host Nigeria after 0: 0 in the first game.
In South America
, the only battle left is for a playoff spot.
Peru will get it if they beat Paraguay at home, with Colombia in need of a Peruvian stumble and a win over Venezuela away.
Chile also has chances, but they are slim.
The Colombian team prays for a miracle, Photo: AFP
In Asia
the situation is similar, as the only fight left is for a place in the playoffs against Australia.
Three teams are still in the race - the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Lebanon.
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