European World Cup qualifying scenarios

GROUP C

9:30 PM Azerbaijan v Czech Republic 12:15 AM (FRI)

Northern Ireland v Germany San Marino v Norway

Qualifying permutations

A win or draw for Germany will make sure they qualify for Russia. Northern Ireland need to win both their remaining games and hope Germany lose both to have a chance of automatic qualification. They are assured of a play-off spot however. Other teams are out of contention.

GROUP E

9:30 PM Armenia v Poland 12:15 AM (FRI)

Montenegro v Denmark Romania v Kazakhstan

Qualifying permutations

Poland, Montenegro and Denmark can all take either first or second place. Poland are 3 points ahead but have an worse GD. Poland could qualify if they win their match and the match between the other two ends in a draw. The two would then be fighting for a play-off spot.

GROUP F

12:15 AM (FRI) England v Slovenia Malta v Lithuania Scotland v Slovakia

Qualifying permutations

A win over Slovenia will seal England’s place in next year’s world cup, however if the Three Lions both their remaining games Slovakia can trump them for an automatic place. Realistically though Slovakia will be looking over their shoulders to fend off the challenge of Scotland and Slovenia for a play-off spot.