Who do the Caltex Socceroos join at the 2018 FIFA World Cup?

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The Caltex Socceroos booked their spot at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia with a nerve-wracking play-off win over Honduras on Wednesday night.

After the first leg finished 0-0 in San Pedro Sula, a hat-trick to captain Mile Jedinak inspired Ange Postecoglou’s side to a convincing 3-1 win at Stadium Australia.

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Australia are the second-last side to qualify for next year’s showpiece in Russia, with New Zealand and Peru to battle it out for the final spot on Thursday afternoon.

Which other nations will join the Socceroos in Russia? We take a look.

EUROPE

Qualified Teams: Russia (hosts), France, Portugal, Germany, Serbia, Poland, England, Spain, Belgium, Iceland, Switzerland, Croatia, Sweden and Denmark.

Notable absentees: Italy, Netherlands

SOUTH AMERICA

Qualified Teams: Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Colombia

Notable absentees: Chile

CONCACAF

Qualified Teams: Costa Rica, Mexico and Panama

Notable absentees: USA

AFC

Qualified Teams: Australia, Iran, Japan, Saudi Arabia and South Korea

Notable absentees: China, UAE

AFRICA

Qualified Teams: Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia