The final six spots for the 2026 World Cup are being decided with intense playoff action. Four berths are available in the UEFA World Cup playoffs, while two more are up for grabs in the FIFA intercontinental playoffs.
A total of 10 World Cup playoff semifinal matches took place on Thursday, March 26, including eight in Europe and two in Mexico. The winner of the Kosovo-Turkey match on March 31 will join Group C.
World Cup 2026 Playoffs: Recent Results
UEFA World Cup Qualifying Playoff Bracket and Schedule
Thursday, March 26 Results
| Match | Score |
|---|---|
| Turkey vs. Romania | Turkey 1, Romania 0 |
| Kosovo vs. Slovakia | Kosovo 4, Slovakia 3 |
| Italy vs. Northern Ireland | Italy 2, Northern Ireland 0 |
| Wales vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina | Wales 1, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 (Bosnia and Herzegovina wins penalty shootout, 4-2) |
| Sweden vs. Ukraine | Sweden 3, Ukraine 1 |
| Poland vs. Albania | Poland 2, Albania 1 |
| Denmark vs. North Macedonia | Denmark 4, North Macedonia 0 |
| Czechia vs. Ireland | Czechia 2, Ireland 2 (Czechia wins penalty shootout, 4-3) |
Tuesday, March 31 Schedule
- Italy vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2:45 p.m. ET
- Sweden vs. Poland, 2:45 p.m. ET
- Turkey vs. Kosovo, 2:45 p.m. ET
- Denmark vs. Czechia, 2:45 p.m. ET
The Italy-Bosnia and Herzegovina winner advances to Group B with Canada, Qatar, and Switzerland. The Sweden-Poland winner joins Group E with the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia. The Turkey-Kosovo winner enters Group C with the USA, Paraguay, and Australia. The Denmark-Czechia winner heads to Group A with Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Intercontinental Qualifying Playoffs Bracket and Schedule
Thursday, March 26 Results
| Match | Score |
|---|---|
| Bolivia vs. Suriname | Bolivia 2, Suriname 1 |
| Jamaica vs. New Caledonia | Jamaica 1, New Caledonia 0 |
Tuesday, March 31 Schedule
- Jamaica vs. Congo, 5 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Bolivia vs. Iraq, 11 p.m. ET (FS1)
As the two highest-ranked teams, Iraq and Congo received automatic byes to the final. The Jamaica-Congo winner qualifies for Group K with Portugal, Uzbekistan, and Colombia. The Bolivia-Iraq winner joins Group I with France, Senegal, and Norway.
Stay updated on all the action with the latest Resultados Futbol Hoy for real-time scores and fixtures from these crucial World Cup 2026 qualifiers. For comprehensive coverage, visit Resultados Futbol Hoy.