Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play in what is expected to be his last major tournament with Portugal, if he does not make it to 2026. The 'Quinas', under Roberto Martinez, have had a perfect run of form, with 10 wins in 10 games, 36 goals scored and 2 conceded. Nobody has been better than Portugal in this qualification phase.
Scotland
One of the big surprises of this qualification phase. They stunned Spain, who were on the brink of the playoffs, but eventually faded as the games went on. With McTominay as the team's top scorer, they finally finished with 17 points and knocked out Haaland and Odegaard's Norway.
Turkey
Another surprise in this ranking. Not because of the level of the squad, which is high, but because of their performance in recent tournaments. With the arrival of Montella, the Ottomans have taken a step forward.