There are ten teams playing eighteen rounds of football, all for for 4.5 places in the World Cup finals in 2010.

Matches are arranged so that there are always two games within a week, which is aimed at minimizing player travel time.

The top four countries in the final standings will qualify automatically for the 2010 World Cup. The 5th placed country will meet a team from North, Central American, and the Caribbean in a two-legged play-off for a place in the World Cup finals.

For an up to date league table and fixture list visit www.fifa.com.