<P> The hosts of the World Cup receive an automatic berth . Unlike many other sports , results of the previous World Cups or of the continental championships are not taken into account . Until 2002 , the defending champions also received an automatic berth , but starting from the 2006 World Cup this is no longer the case . </P>
<P> The hosts of the World Cup receive an automatic berth . Unlike many other sports , results of the previous World Cups or of the continental championships are not taken into account . Until 2002 , the defending champions also received an automatic berth , but starting from the 2006 World Cup this is no longer the case . </P>
who gets direct entry to fifa world cup
who gets direct entry to fifa world cup
The hosts of the World Cup
The hosts of the World Cup