Regional Qualifiers
Eight nations qualified from regional competitions: seven qualified directly through their region, and the eighth from a four-nation play-off for the final spot.
| Region | Direct qualifiers | Qualified teams | World Cup pools | Play-off team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 1 | Namibia | D | Tunisia |
| Americas | 2 | Canada United States |
A C |
Uruguay |
| Asia | 1 | Japan | A | Kazakhstan |
| Europe | 2 | Georgia Russia |
B C |
Romania |
| Oceania | 1 | Samoa | D | None |
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