When are UEFA’s World Cup 2026 playoffs, and which nations are involved?

Al Jazeera Political StrategyNews ReportSCO 4 min read 100% complete by Kevin HandMarch 24, 2026 at 05:46 PM

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Wi the FIFA World Cup 2026 kickin' aff on June 11, the article focuses on the UEFA playoffs tae determine the final fower European nations tae qualify. Sixteen teams are still in contention, includin' Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales, an' Ukraine, amang ithers. They're dividit intae fower paths, wi the winner o' each path securin' a spot in the World Cup. The article details the specific match-ups for each path an' the World Cup group that the winnin' team will join. In addition tae the UEFA playoffs, the FIFA Play-Off Tournament will provide a last chance for twa mair teams frae ither continents tae qualify. Twal European teams hae already qualified, includin' Germany, France, an' England.

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The first round of pathway matches will be played on March 27.

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12 European teams have already qualified for the World Cup.

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16 European teams have a chance to qualify for the final four UEFA qualifying positions.

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UEFA has four European spots still up for grabs at the World Cup.

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 11.

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Canada 30% Germany 40% Northern Ireland ×250% Wales ×250% Bosnia and Herzegovina ×250% Gennaro Gattuso 50% Ukraine ×250% Sweden ×250% Poland ×250% Italy ×260% UEFA ×580% FIFA World Cup 2026 ×490%

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Italy

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