The November international break brings a flurry of critical World Cup qualifiers tonight and tomorrow morning. The spotlight is on Europe, where both France and Portugal can clinch direct qualification to the finals with victories, while in Asia, the fifth and final phase begins for a crucial play-off spot.

European Zone: Race to Qualify

England remains the only European team to have secured qualification so far. Several major clashes will decide group winners tonight:

France vs. Ukraine: A win for France will secure their direct spot in the World Cup finals.

Ireland vs. Portugal: If Portugal wins, they will also secure direct qualification.

Norway vs. Estonia & Moldova vs. Italy : If Norway picks up more points than Italy, they will secure direct qualification.

Albania vs. Andorra & England vs. Serbia : Albania will lock up a play-off spot if they defeat Andorra and Serbia loses to England.

African Zone: Intercontinental Play-off Spot

The African section nears its final stages, with two crucial semi-finals deciding who reaches the continental final for the intercontinental play-off spot:

Nigeria vs. Gabon 

Cameroon vs. DR Congo 

Asian Zone: The Final Showdown

The fifth phase of Asian qualification begins tonight, where two nations fight for the right to enter the intercontinental play-off:

UAE vs. Iraq : The first leg of the play-off begins. The winner over two legs (the second leg is November 19th) will advance to the intercontinental play-off.

North American Zone: Early Qualification Possibilities

Qualification is still possible for several CONCACAF nations:

Trinidad and Tobago vs. Jamaica & Bermuda vs. Curaçao: Jamaica will secure early qualification if they win and Curaçao loses.

Haiti vs. Costa Rica & Nicaragua vs. Honduras: Honduras will qualify early if they win and Costa Rica only manages a draw.