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

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski finished top scorer in the European Qualifiers with a record 16 goals ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku and Christian Eriksen.

Germany and England secured their places in the FIFA World Cup finals with wins in Thursday's European Qualifiers but Poland must wait despite Robert Lewandowski's record-breaking hat-trick.

The road to the 2018 FIFA World Cup resumes on Thursday with teams able to clinch places in Russia in the penultimate European Qualifiers double-header.

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.

Germany scored seven, and there were hat-tricks for Robert Lewandowski and Stevan Jovetić, while first-time captain Harry Kane salvaged a point for England in Saturday's qualifiers.

Germany stormed to victory in Azerbaijan to make it five wins out of five on Sunday as Jermain Defoe returned to lead England to triumph and Robert Lewandowski scored yet again.

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.

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.

The full qualifying fixtures for the 2018 FIFA World Cup have been released, with Sweden set to host the Netherlands and Portugal in Switzerland on matchday one.

Holders Germany are joined by Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, England, Wales, Spain and Croatia in Pot 1 for Saturday's FIFA World Cup qualifying draw.