England are set to be seeded in the draw for World Cup qualifying, thanks to a combination of their performance in the UEFA Nations League (UNL) and their FIFA world ranking. UEFA has requested special permission to use the final positions in the latest edition of the UNL to determine seeding, in order to avoid scheduling conflicts for countries reaching the quarterfinals of the expanded tournament.
Unlike other confederations that rely solely on world rankings for qualifying, UEFA's approach takes into account both UNL performance and world ranking. This decision has significant implications for England, as they faced the possibility of being placed in Pot 2 after being relegated to League B under Gareth Southgate.
