⚠️ Fifa sets play-off ties for final 2026 World Cup spots | OneFootball

The paths are set for the teams seeking the last spots in the 2026 World Cup.

On Thursday, FIFA drew the global playoffs, involving non-European countries, and the European playoffs.

See how the global playoffs are set:

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.

See how the European playoffs are set:

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.

Who is already qualified

Hosts

Canada, United States, and Mexico

Africa (9)

South Africa, Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia

South America (6)

Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay

Central and North America (3)

Curaçao, Haiti, Panama

Asia (8)

Saudi Arabia, Australia*, South Korea, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, and Uzbekistan

Europe (12)

Germany, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Scotland, Spain, France, Netherlands, England, Norway, Portugal, and Switzerland

Oceania (1)

New Zealand

*Australia is affiliated with the AFC but belongs to Oceania geographically.

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