For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will begin in the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026, twelve teams have guaranteed their spots in the final play-off.
Italy defeated Northern Ireland 2-0 in the World Cup play-off semifinals for European teams, while Denmark defeated North Macedonia 4-0 and Türkiye defeated Romania 1-0.
Viktor Gyökeres scored a hat-trick as Sweden defeated Ukraine 3-1, Kosovo defeated Slovakia 4-3 in a thrilling seven-goal match, and Poland overcame Albania 2-1.
Czechia advanced following a 2-2 draw with the Republic of Ireland and won the shootout 4-3, while Wales drew 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina before losing 4-2 on penalties.
A decisive round of play-off finals is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31. Italy will play Bosnia, Poland will play Sweden, Kosovo will play Turkey, and Czechia will play Denmark.
Fixtures for European teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Play-off finals
Final Fixture for Path A:
Italy against Bosnia & Herzegovina. Location: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Zenica. The winner joins Qatar, Canada, and Switzerland in Group B.
Final Fixture on Path B:
Poland vs. Sweden. Location: Sweden, which has a home advantage. Along with Japan, the Netherlands, and Tunisia, the winner gets added to Group F.
Final Fixture for Path C
Kosovo versus Turkey. Location: Pristina, Kosovo. The winner joins the United States, Paraguay, and Australia in Group C.
Final Fixture for Path D
Denmark and Czechia. Location: Prague (Czechia). The winner joins the United States, Australia, and Paraguay in Group D.
Final match for the Intercontinental Play-off Pathway 1:
DR Congo vs. Jamaica (March 31 final).
Final fixture of Pathway 2:
Bolivia vs. Iraq (March 31 final)
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