HIBAPRESS – Sports
The draw for the European play-off qualifying for the 2026 World Cup was held today, Thursday, at the headquarters of the International Football Federation (FIFA) in Zurich, Switzerland.
The draw resulted in the following paths:
Path 1: Italy hosts Northern Ireland, and the winner in the final plays against the winner of the other semi-final match between Wales and its guest Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The final will be held at the stadium of the winner of Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Path 2: Ukraine plays against its guest Sweden, and the winner in the final plays against the winner of the other semi-final match between Poland and its guest Albania.
The final will be held at the stadium of the winner of the match between Ukraine and Sweden.
Path 3: Turkey faces Romania, and the winner in the final plays against the winner of the other semi-final match between Slovakia and its guest Kosovo.
The final will be held at the stadium of the winner of the match between Slovakia and Kosovo.
Path 4: Denmark faces its guest North Macedonia, and the winner in the final plays against the winner of the other semi-final match between the Czech Republic and its guest Republic of Ireland.
The final will be held at the stadium of the winner of the match between the Czech Republic and Republic of Ireland.
It is worth mentioning that the winning teams in the final of each path will qualify for the World Cup finals in the United States, Canada, and Mexico directly next summer, noting that the European play-off will take place next March.
