There could be some high-profile players missing from the World Cup later this year with three spots remaining for the European nations.
With the tournament set to go ahead this November and December, 10 countries have already booked their planes to the Middle East while 11 remain to fight it out. North Macedonia shocked Italy to knock the European champions out with a last-minute winner meaning the Azzurri will not play at a second World Cup in a row while Gareth Bale led Wales to victory in sensational fashion against Austria.
Russia have been disqualified from the competition as a result of their invasion of Ukraine, meaning Poland have been given a bye in their play-off match. While Ukraine have had their semi-final against Scotland postponed until June, meaning both countries will have a lengthy wait before knowing their fate.
