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2026 World Cup Playoffs Set to Decide Final Six Spots

Published March 30, 2026 · Updated March 30, 2026 · Sportsnet

The 2026 World Cup playoffs will decide the last six spots for the 48‑team tournament, with European and intercontinental matches set for Tuesday.

European playoffs: eight teams vie for four spots, with Italy among the contenders. Matches include Bosnia‑Herzegovina vs Italy, Sweden vs Poland, Kosovo vs Turkey, and Czech Republic vs Denmark. The winner of the Turkey‑Kosovo game will join Group D with the United States, Paraguay, and Australia.

Intercontinental playoffs: six teams compete for two spots, featuring Congo vs Jamaica and Bolivia vs Iraq in Guadalajara and Monterrey. Co‑hosts United States, Canada, and Mexico are confirmed; the tournament kicks off June 11 at Azteca Stadium and concludes July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

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