As of now, with 31 out of 32 teams qualified for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, FIFA is preparing for the draw. The draw will be conducted based on the FIFA ranking for the month of October, ensuring fairness between nations.
Here’s the composition of the pots for the draw:
Pot 1 (seeded):
- Brazil
- Spain
- Germany
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Belgium
- Uruguay*
- Switzerland
Pot 2:
- Netherlands
- Italy
- England
- Portugal
- Greece
- Bosnia
- Croatia
- Russia
Pot 3:
- Ghana
- Chile
- Ivory Coast
- France
- Algeria
- Ecuador
- Nigeria
- Cameroon
Pot 4:
- USA
- Mexico
- Costa Rica
- Honduras
- Japan
- Iran
- South Korea
- Australia
*Uruguay’s status in Pot 1 depends on the outcome of their return match against New Zealand.
The draw, scheduled for December 6, will determine the groups for the 2014 World Cup, with teams from each pot placed into different groups to ensure a balanced distribution.
