英格兰是首批获得世界杯参赛资格的欧洲球队。

England were the first European team to ___qualify for the World Cup.

这支国家队去年未能获得该锦标赛的参赛资格。

The national team failed to ___qualify for the tournament last year.

经历了一个艰难的赛季后，他们终于成功晋级了半决赛。

After a tough season, they finally managed to ___qualify for the semi-finals.