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The paths are set for the teams seeking the last spots in the 2026 World Cup.
This Thursday, FIFA drew the global playoffs, which involve non-European countries, and the European playoffs.
Semifinals:
Finals:
The two teams that win each final secure a spot in the World Cup.
All matches will be played in Mexico in March 2026.
Semifinals:
Italy x Northern Ireland
Ukraine x Sweden
Turkey x Romania
Denmark x North Macedonia
Wales x Bosnia and Herzegovina
Poland x Albania
Slovakia x Kosovo
Czech Republic x Ireland
Finals (the highlighted teams play the final at home):
Italy/Northern Ireland x Wales/Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ukraine/Sweden x Poland/Albania
Turkey/Romania x Slovakia/Kosovo
Denmark/North Macedonia x Czech Republic/Ireland
The four teams that win each final secure a spot in the World Cup.
The matches will be played between March 26 and 31, 2026, with the confrontations occurring in a single game.
Who will take the last spots? And who are you cheering for? Write in the comments.
Canada, United States, and Mexico
South Africa, Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay
Curaçao, Haiti, Panama
Saudi Arabia, Australia*, South Korea, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, and Uzbekistan
Germany, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Scotland, Spain, France, Netherlands, England, Norway, Portugal, and Switzerland
New Zealand
*Australia is affiliated with the AFC but geographically belongs to Oceania.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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