The play-off match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy for a spot in the 2026 World Cup has ended.
The teams drew 1-1 in regular time, but Bosnia won 4-1 on penalties.
Moise Kean put Italy ahead in the 15th minute. Alessandro Bastoni was sent off for the visitors in the 42nd minute. Haris Tabakovic scored Bosnia's equalizer in the 79th minute.
The play-off match between Czech Republic and Denmark for a spot in the 2026 World Cup has ended.
The teams drew 2-2 in regular time, but Czech Republic won 3-1 on penalties. The match was held at the "EPET Arena" in Prague.
Pavel Shultz opened the scoring in the third minute, giving the home team the lead. Yoahim Andersen equalized in the 72nd minute. In extra time, Ladislav Krejci scored the Czech Republic's second goal in the 100th minute. Kasper Hojlund equalized in the 112th minute.
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The play-off match between Kosovo and Turkey for a spot in the 2026 World Cup has ended. The teams played at the "Fadil Vokrri" Stadium in Pristina. Turkey won 1-0 and qualified for the World Cup.
The only goal was scored by striker Kerem Aktürkoğlu in the 53rd minute.
The final play-off match between Sweden and Poland for a spot in the 2026 World Cup has ended. The match, held at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, ended with a 3-2 victory for the Swedish national team, and they qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
Anthony Elanga opened the scoring for the home side midway through the first half. In the 33rd minute, guest midfielder Nikola Zalewski equalized. In the 44th minute, Swedish defender Gustaf Lagerbielke scored. In the 55th minute, Polish striker Karol Swiderski equalized. In the 88th minute, striker Viktor Gyökeres scored the winning goal for the Swedish national team.
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Today, the final matches of the European zone play-off stage of the World Cup will take place.
Idman.Biz reports that the Turkish national team will meet Kosovo on the road.
The match will start at 22:45 Baku time.
World Cup 2026 European Zone Play-off Games
Final
March 31
22:45. Bosnia and Herzegovina - Italy
22:45. Sweden - Poland
22:45. Kosovo - Turkey
22:45. Czech Republic - Denmark
It should be noted that a total of 48 teams will participate in the 2026 World Cup, which will be held from June 11 to July 19 this year.