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Qualification

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In the qualification process for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the six FIFA confederations were allocated a share of the 32 spots available on the basis of the strength of their teams. The final distribution was as follows:

  • Europe - represented by UEFA : 51 teams competing for 13 places (Germany qualified automatically as host nation for a total of 14 places)
  • Africa - the CAF : 51 teams, 5 places
  • South America - CONMEBOL : 10 teams, 4.5 places
  • Asia - the AFC : 39 teams, 4.5 places
  • North, Central American and Caribbean - CONCACAF : 34 teams, 3.5 places
  • Oceania - the OFC : 12 teams, 0.5 places

The .5 was for the 32nd team, which could be from either Asia or Oceania.

Notes on qualification

For the first time ever, the defending champion (Brazil) does not qualify automatically. The hosts (Germany) will retain their automatic spot. In 1934, the defending champions (Uruguay) declined to participate and the hosts (Italy) had to qualify, but in the tournaments between 1938 and 2002 (inclusive), the hosts and the defending champions had automatic berths.

The original distribution of places between the six confederations called for Oceania to be given one full spot in the final 32; however, this idea was seen as giving Australia a virtually certain place in the finals, being by far the strongest footballing nation in their region. This decision was reconsidered in June 2003 and the previous distribution of places between Oceania and South America was restored.

The draw for five of the six qualification tournaments took place on December 5, 2003 in Frankfurt, whilst all of the members of the South American federation (CONMEBOL) competed in a single group. Qualification itself began in January 2004.

Qualified teams

Team Appearance Streak Previous appearance
Angola 1st 1 -
Argentina 14th 9 2002
Australia 2nd 1 1974
Brazil 18th 18 2002
Costa Rica 3rd 2 2002
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