MONTEVIDEO : Uruguay have claimed the 32nd spot in next year's finals in South Africa after a 1-1 draw at home to Costa Rica in the second leg, to take the tie 2-1 on aggregate.
There has been major controversy in Paris, with Thierry Henry admitting he handled the ball in helping set up William Gallas for the winning goal against Ireland. Gallas scored in the 103rd minute to give France a 1-1 draw and a 2-1 win on aggregate.
Algeria, Greece, Portugal and Slovenia have also secured spots today. Slovenia will be the smallest country in South Africa next year, with a population of just over two million.
The Football World Cup qualifiers:
Europe: Denmark, Germany, Spain, England, Serbia, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Slovakia, Portugal, Greece, France, Slovenia.
Africa: South Africa, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Nigeria, Algeria.
Asia/Oceania: Australia, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, New Zealand.
North American, Central American and Caribbean: United States, Mexico, Honduras.
South America: Brazil, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay.
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