The phrase "qualification spot" means securing a position or opportunity to compete or participate in something, usually based on meeting certain requirements or achieving specific criteria. Full definition
This season they are challenging AS Monaco and Olympique Marseille for the final Champions League qualification spot in Ligue 1. (caughtoffside.com)
Argentina place fifth — outside an automatic qualification spot for Russia in 2018. (world-football-news.info)
They currently sit outside of the Champions League qualification spots in the Premier League and Serie A respectively, and so the Europa League has undoubtedly taken on additional importance. (caughtoffside.com)