Tom Maston

Following the world governing body's latest reveal of how many teams from each region will qualify, Goal looks at which sides could stand a chance...

The Portugal captain's "likeness" has been compared to a 1950s psychopath and a melted David Coulthard by fans on social media

The Juventus captain surpasses Iker Casillas and Vitalijs Astafjevs after being selected for his 168th international appearance

The centre-back has been replaced in Gareth Southgate's squad by Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson while the suspended Gary Cahill has also left the camp

Chris Coleman's side must avoid defeat against Republic of Ireland to realistically keep their hopes of reaching Russia 2018 on course

The 28-year-old missed the victory over England with a hamstring problem and he could now be unavailable for Sunday's clash with Azerbaijan

The Blues have confirmed that their star man misses out as they travel to face the Potters on Saturday afternoon

The Gunners goalkeeper lasted just 35 minutes of a Premier League encounter at The Hawthorns before having to be replaced by David Ospina

Jean-Louis Leca somehow denied Metz's Georges Mandjeck as he got down to his left to tip a downward header over the crossbar

The former Juventus midfielder was replaced by Marouane Fellaini early in the second half in the second leg of their Europa League last 16 tie

The Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder - who has also been linked with Barcelona - put his side in control of their Europa League tie with Schalke

The ex-Arsenal man was left fuming by the apparent play acting of the England striker as Leicester City progressed to the Champions League last eight

The Foxes winger - who scored the winning goal in the last 16 tie - reveled in the victory while also praising the performance of Kasper Schmeichel

The Colombia international misses out with a hip problem while Pep Guardiola has opted for Fernandinho in midfield over Yaya Toure

The Foxes have found their best form just at the right time of the season, and who would dare write them off from going all the way in Europe?

Having been placed in charge of the Foxes, the previously unheralded coach is now making a name for himself as Claudio Ranieri's successor

Despite an indifferent start to life at the Emirates Stadium, the Swiss midfielder remains on the radar of Carlo Ancelotti's side

The Germany international was on hand to deny Frankfurt early on in Saturday's clash, with his challenge sparking wild celebrations