See how the Copa groups look after the final play-off ties

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·31 March 2026

See how the Copa groups look after the final play-off ties

Four of the final six teams still in contention for the 2026 World Cup were decided this Tuesday, with the last matches of the European playoffs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, Sweden, and Turkey secured their places at the World Cup.

Now, only two teams remain to complete the list of 48 participants in the tournament, which is set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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Sweden was the first team to advance this Thursday by beating Poland 3-2. The team now joins Group F alongside the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia. Turkey, meanwhile, had a more comfortable qualification, defeating Kosovo 1-0. The team that finished third in 2002 will be part of Group D with the United States, Australia, and Paraguay.

The other two European playoff matchups were decided on penalties. The Czech Republic hosted Denmark and won 3-1 after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. As a result, the Czechs will be in Group A with South Africa, South Korea, and Mexico.

Finally, Bosnia ended Italy’s dream and returned to the World Cup after 14 years. Playing at home, Edin Džeko’s team defeated the four-time world champions 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes. Bosnia and Herzegovina is in Group B alongside Canada, Qatar, and Switzerland.

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Two spots left

Outside Europe, two more teams are battling for a place in the World Cup. This Tuesday, at 6 p.m. (Brasília time), Congo faces Jamaica for a spot in Group K, alongside Colombia, Portugal, and Uzbekistan.

The final spot will be decided this Wednesday, at 12 a.m. (Brasília time). Iraq takes on Bolivia, home to Santos player Miguelito. Whoever advances will go into Group I alongside France, Norway, and Senegal.

The 2026 World Cup begins on June 11, when Mexico will face South Africa. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. at the legendary Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

Check out all the 2026 World Cup groups:

Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, and the Czech Republic;
Group B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland;
Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland;
Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey;
Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador;
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia;
Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand;
Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay;
Group I: France, Senegal, Intercontinental Playoff 2 (Bolivia or Iraq), and Norway;
Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, and Jordan;
Group K: Portugal, Intercontinental Playoff 1 (DR Congo or Jamaica), Uzbekistan, and Colombia;
Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama.

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