11.   Four-time champion Brazil and three-time winner Germany qualified Wednesday night.

12.   Germany will play Russia, while Turkey will meet Lithuania and the winners will qualify.

13.   Only the group winners qualify for the World Cup.

14.   Only the two Asian group winners automatically qualify for the finals.

15.   Only the winner qualifies for the semifinals.

16.   Only the two Asian group winners automatically qualify for the finals in France next year.

17.   Only the two Asian group winners automatically qualify for the finals in France.

18.   The committee reaffirmed the existing rule, where the losing cup finalist advances to the UEFA Cup if the domestic cup winner qualifies for the Champions League.

19.   The five group winners qualify.

20.   The four European group winners qualify automatically for the World Cup while the four runners-up enter two-leg playoffs to determine two others.