"Qualifying spot" refers to a position or opportunity that allows someone to qualify for or participate in a specific event or achievement. Full definition
Mustafi has become one of the first names on the Valencia team sheet since moving to Spain's La Liga two summers back but the Spanish club need money after missing out on the Champions League qualifying spots last season. (justarsenal.com)
And, in 2012, the U.S. failed to earn one of the eight qualifying spots for London. (sportstarsmag.com)
Well, an automatic qualifier spot in the 2018 semi-final, a trip to a 2018 F1 race and a character in the F1 2018 game. (wtf1.com)