European Qualifiers for World Cup: what to look out for on Saturday

Two of Europe's 13 FIFA World Cup spots have been reserved, and eight more teams will confirm their places by Tuesday 16 November. There are also spots up for grabs for the play-offs, which will feature the ten group runners-up and the two highest-ranked UEFA Nations League group winners who finish outside the top two.

UEFA.com picks out Saturday's key games and important subplots.

Saturday 13 November

Group D: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Finland (15:00), France vs Kazakhstan
Group G: Norway vs Latvia (18:00), Turkey vs Gibraltar (18:00), Montenegro vs Netherlands
Group E: Belgium vs Estonia, Wales vs Belarus

All kick-offs 20:45 CET unless stated

 Where to watch the European Qualifiers 

You can find your local broadcaster(s) here.

The big match: France vs Kazakhstan

World champions France have managed just three wins from their six games in Group D, but despite that lacklustre record they stand on the verge of a return to the competition they won in 2018. Recently crowned as UEFA Nations League winners, Didier Deschamps' charges need just one last push – with victory against Kazakhstan certain to wrap up qualification. Having won 2-0 away to the bottom side in the section in March, Kylian Mbappé and Co will be confident of finishing the job.

Norway have Netherlands in sights

There is a last-day decider on the cards in Group G, where the Netherlands host Norway on Tuesday. Trailing the Oranje by two points with two to play, the Norwegians will be hoping the small constellation of stars forced to sit out last month's fixtures through injury can inspire them to a victory over Latvia that would set up a mouth-watering finale. Fail to prevail, however, and the Netherlands can seal early progress by triumphing in Montenegro.

Worth looking out for

• Along with France and the Netherlands, Belgium can also secure a ticket to the World Cup finals on Saturday. Already certain of a top-two finish in Group E, the Red Devils will end any lingering suspense providing they can defeat an Estonia team they slotted five goals past in Tallinn just two months ago.

• There is a huge night in prospect for Gareth Bale, who will collect his 100th cap if he appears for Wales against Belarus. "To get 100 caps will personally be an incredible achievement and one you never think about when you start out," said the 32-year-old, hopeful of featuring in Cardiff despite a recent hamstring injury.