6 countries that won’t participate in 2030 World Cup qualifiers

The road to the 2030 FIFA World Cup will look different for six countries, as they have already secured their places in the tournament without having to go through the traditional qualification process.
FIFA has awarded automatic qualification to the three main host nations: Spain, Portugal and Morocco: while Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay will also receive automatic berths as part of the tournament’s centenary celebrations.
The 2030 World Cup will be staged primarily across Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with the opening matches taking place in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay to commemorate the competition’s 100th anniversary.
As a result, the six countries will not need to battle t...