2006 FIFA World Cup Qualifying:

• Africa (CAF): 5 countries qualify.
• Asia (AFC): 4.5 countries qualify (playoff versus CONCACAF 4th place team).
• Europe (UEFA): 14 countries qualify (including hosts Germany).
• North and Central America (CONCACAF): 3.5 countries qualify (playoff versus AFC 5th place team).
• Oceania (OFC): 0.5 (Winner to play a playoff match vs. CONMEBOL 5th place team).
• South America (CONMEBOL): 4.5 countries qualify (playoff vs. OFC winner).