2026 World Cup Playoff Matchups Announced

UEFA has announced the matchups for the European playoffs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. The teams are divided into Path A, B, C, and D.

Each path will host semifinal and final matches, with the winners securing a spot in the World Cup. The semifinal matches are scheduled to take place on March 26, 2026, while the finals are set for March 31.

All matches will be played in a single-elimination playoff format. In Path A, the following teams will face off: - Italy vs. Northern Ireland - Wales vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina The winners of these matchups will meet in the final to compete for a single World Cup spot.

In Path B, the matchups are as follows: - Ukraine vs. Sweden - Poland vs. Albania Both pairings are evenly matched, and the final is expected to be highly competitive. In Path C, the games are: - Turkey vs. Romania - Slovakia vs. Kosovo The winners will play for the World Cup qualification in the final on March 31.

In Path D, the following matches are scheduled: - Denmark vs. North Macedonia - Czech Republic vs. Ireland Read “Zamin” on Telegram!