World Cup Field Reaches 34 Qualified After Europe’s Deciders as Brazil Ends 2025 With Tunisia Draw

Overview

• Germany thrashed Slovakia 6–0 in Leipzig and the Netherlands beat Lithuania 4–0 in Amsterdam, pushing the qualified tally to 34 teams for 2026.
• Earlier results shaped the European picture as Portugal routed Armenia 9–1 and Norway defeated Italy 4–1, sending the Azzurra toward another playoff path.
• Brazil closed its year with a 1–1 friendly in Lille against Tunisia, with Estêvão converting a first‑half penalty and Lucas Paquetá missing a late spot kick.
• Carlo Ancelotti kept Brazil’s 4‑2‑4 framework, installed Wesley at right back with Éder Militão returning to center defense, and voiced comfort about continuing in the job.
• Fourteen berths remain to be awarded, with most to come via regional and intercontinental playoffs scheduled for March 2026 before final squad selections in May.