On Thursday, November 20, the draw for the playoff matches for the right to participate in the 2026 World Cup among European teams took place in Zurich.
Path A
Italy — Northern Ireland Wales — Bosnia and Herzegovina
Path B
Ukraine — Sweden Poland — Albania
Path C
Turkey — Romania Slovakia — Kosovo
Path D
Denmark — North Macedonia Czech Republic — Ireland
16 teams are divided into four groups, where semifinals will take place, and the winners will meet in the finals. The winners of the finals will qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The matches will take place on March 26 and 31.
