(CNN Español) — There is less and less time left for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, and already more than half of the 32 available places are already occupied.
In addition to the host country, there are already 19 qualified for the championship, including favorites such as Brazil, ArgentinaGermany and the defending champion, France.
This week, the big note was given by Macedonia, which advanced towards defining one of the places granted by Europe by eliminating none other than Italy, which for the second time in a row will not be in the World Cup.
In addition, Uruguay and Ecuador managed to qualify for South America, while Japan and Saudi Arabia got their passports for Asia.
This is how the quotas are distributed:
Europe – UEFA: 13 places
Africa – CAF: 5 slots
South America – Conmebol: 4.5 seats
Asia – AFC: 4.5 seats
North America, Central America and the Caribbean – Concacaf: 3.5 seats
Oceania – OFC: 0.5 slots
