The identity of Europe's 14 representatives at next summer's FIFA World Cup is now known. We check out their pedigree.

Belgium, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Poland, Portugal, Serbia and Spain have won their groups to join Russia in the finals, with the eight play-off teams now also confirmed.

The nine European groups in FIFA World Cup qualifying came to a conclusion on Tuesday, with only eight of the runners-up advancing to November's play-offs.

Spain are through to the 2018 FIFA World Cup after a 3-0 defeat of Albania coincided with a draw for nearest rivals Italy, while Serbia failed to wrap up their own berth away to Austria.

Robert Lewandowski and Cristiano Ronaldo are battling to be top scorer in the European Qualifiers, while Andorra are emerging as one of 2017's unlikely form teams. UEFA.com digests the action.

All you need to know after a busy weekend of European Qualifiers brought the teams to the halfway stage, with Germany and Switzerland perfect and Poland and England well set.

Both unbeaten, Spain and Italy remain level on points at the top of Group G in the European Qualfiers for the FIFA World Cup after home wins on a night when Serbia and Croatia had reason for cheer.

Who looks well set to reach the FIFA World Cup following the last set of European Qualifiers for 2016? We look at the story so far in the nine groups.

Croatia and the Republic of Ireland moved two points clear in their respective sections, while Spain and Italy remain level at the Group G summit after 4-0 wins.

Portugal's free-scoring week could prove invaluable this time next year, Greece have found their form while the Netherlands are still searching: the key points from October's matches.

European Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup start on Sunday, with Germany launching their title defence in Norway and UEFA EURO 2016 winners Portugal facing Switzerland.

European Qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup begins on 4 September: we have the full guide to what the contenders can expect on the road to Russia.