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Intercontinental and European qualifying playoffs for 2026 World Cup
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Original Publication Date: November 20, 2025 4:24AM
Publication Updated: November 20, 2025 4:48AM
Qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup:
Intercontinental playoffs
March 23-31
Semifinals
New Caledonia vs. Jamaica
Bolivia vs. Suriname
Finals
Congo vs. New Caledonia or Jamaica
Iraq vs. Bolivia or Suriname
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European playoffs
March 26
Semifinals
Italy vs. Northern Ireland
Ukraine vs. Sweden
Turkey vs. Romania
Denmark vs. North Macedonia
Wales vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
Poland vs. Albania
Slovakia vs. Kosovo
Czech Republic vs. Ireland
March 31
Finals
Wales or Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Italy or Northern Ireland
Ukraine or Sweden vs. Poland or Albania
Slovakia or Kosovo vs. Turkey or Romania
Czech Republic or Ireland vs. Denmark or North Macedonia
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