The draw for the European qualifying groups for the 2006 World Cup has been made.

The eight group winners qualify for the finals plus the two best runners-up. Remaining 6 runners-up play-off for three places.

GROUP 1
Czech Republic
Romania
FYR Macedonia
Andorra

Group 2
Denmark
Ukraine
Albania

Group 3
Russia
Latvia
Liechtenstein

Group 4
Republic of Ireland
Israel
Faroe Islands

Group 5
Slovenia
Norway
Moldova

Group 6
England
Austria
Northern Ireland

Group 7
Belgium
Bosnia
San Marino

Group 8
Croatia
Iceland
Malta