<P> The European qualification was unchanged from the 2010 system . The 54 national teams were divided into nine groups of six teams , with the group winners qualifying directly to the finals , and the best eight runners - up playing home - and - away ties for the remaining four places . </P>
<P> The European qualification was unchanged from the 2010 system . The 54 national teams were divided into nine groups of six teams , with the group winners qualifying directly to the finals , and the best eight runners - up playing home - and - away ties for the remaining four places . </P>
how many countries qualify for the world cup in europe
how many countries qualify for the world cup in europe
54
54