Qualification
The qualification process for the 2018 World Cup has not yet been announced. All FIFA member associations, of which there are currently 208, are eligible to enter qualification. In September 2011, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee decided to exclude Myanmar from qualification. However, in November 2011, following an appeal from the Myanmar Football Federation, Myanmar is allowed to participate in the qualification again, but they have to play all their home matches on "neutral grounds in another country". Russia, as hosts, qualified automatically for the tournament.
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