Summary
Italy will face Bosnia in their final playoff match for a spot in the 2026 World Cup, following Italy's 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland. Kosovo will play against Turkiye after advancing by defeating Slovakia 4-3. Twelve European teams have already qualified for the World Cup by winning their groups.
Key Facts
- Italy defeated Northern Ireland 2-0 in a playoff semifinal to try to enter the 2026 World Cup.
- Italy has not been in the World Cup since 2014; they lost in the playoffs for both 2018 and 2022.
- Italy will play Bosnia on Tuesday in the playoff final for a World Cup spot.
- Kosovo won against Slovakia 4-3 to move to the final playoff against Turkiye.
- Romania missed out on a World Cup spot after losing to Turkiye 1-0.
- Sweden won over Ukraine 3-1, moving on to face Poland in the playoffs.
- Denmark beat North Macedonia 4-0 to face the Czech Republic next.
- Twelve European teams have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup by winning their groups.
