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European World Cup qualifying - how Germany can make it to Russia

The final rounds of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup take place between Oct. 5 and Oct. 10.

The nine group winners qualify automatically, with the other four places decided by playoffs between the eight best runners-up.

Group C: 1. Germany, 24 points (a-Northern Ireland, h-Azerbaijan)

Germany will win the group if they avoid defeat in Belfast. Even then, they would stay two points clear and need only one more point due to goal difference.

Click here for other UEFA teams' qualifying chances.