Germany's Andre Schuerrle, left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring their side's second goal during the 2014 World Cup Group C qualifying soccer match between Germany and Ireland. Photo / AP
Three more nations have qualified for next year's football World Cup, while several others are on the verge of securing a place in Brazil.
Germany, Switzerland and Belgium have clinched their European qualifying groups this morning, joining Italy and the Netherlands in confirming a berth at the finals.
Russia needs
just a point from its final qualifying match to secure a place, while England only need to draw with the Ukraine next week to qualify.
Honduras has all but qualified from CONCACAF after beating Costa Rica one-nil.
Mexico and Panama will square-off this afternoon, with the winner likely to meet the All Whites in next month's World Cup home and away qualifiers.
