The play-off match between Kosovo and Turkey for a place 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 in the 53rd minute by striker Kerem Aktürkoğlu.
The final play-off match between Sweden and Poland for a place 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.
In the middle of the first half, winger Anthony Elanga opened the scoring for the home team. In the 33rd minute, guest midfielder Nikola Zalewski equalized. In the 44th minute, Swedish defender Gustaf Lagerbielke scored a goal. In the 55th minute, Polish striker Karol Swiderski scored the equalizer. 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 football World Cup will take place.
Idman.Biz reports that the Turkish national team will meet Kosovo away.
The match will start at 22:45 Baku time.
2026 World Cup 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.