FIFA World Cup Qualification UEFA Betting Odds & Lines - Bet on Football Cup & Soccer Online
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching, but first, teams have to progress through the qualifiers to earn their place in the world’s biggest soccer competition. Bet on soccer matches at Stake Sportsbook, including the UEFA FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
What is the FIFA World Cup Qualification UEFA?
UEFA has 16 qualifying slots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During the FIFA World Cup Qualification UEFA, international teams need to progress through qualifying rounds before they can earn the right to play in the FIFA World Cup.
Format & Schedule of the FIFA World Cup Qualification UEFA
European qualifiers for the World Cup run between March 2025 and March 2026.
Teams in UEFA were drawn into 12 groups of either 4 or 5 teams. Groups G-L featured 5 teams and played their group stage between 21 March and 10 June. Meanwhile, groups A-F feature 4 teams and will play their matches between 4 September and 18 November.
The winning team of each group automatically qualifies for the World Cup, while the runners-up and 4 best-ranked UEFA Nations League group winners will compete in play-offs for 4 additional qualifying spots.
Live Stream FIFA World Cup Qualification UEFA & Live Soccer Betting
Pre-match and live betting odds are available throughout the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, letting you place your bets whenever you like. To see the latest in-play betting odds, simply open the match page while it’s happening. Live stats and live scores are also provided, and Stake offers free live streams of major soccer matches too.
FIFA World Cup Qualification UEFA Betting Odds & Payouts
Before betting on the World Cup qualifiers, be sure to check out our guide on how to read odds. It’s a good idea to learn more about the vig too. This will help ensure you get the best value when placing your bets. Remember, you can switch between decimal, fractional and American when viewing the odds, making it easier to work out your potential payouts and find the best football odds.
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