Italy has didn’t qualify for its third straight World Cup.
Bosnia and Herzegovina was victorious towards the Italians following a penalty kick shootout to assert one of many ultimate six spots within the 2026 World Cup throughout Tuesday’s playoffs.
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Moise Kean put the Italians forward after quarter-hour, however they put themselves at a drawback within the forty first minute when Alessandro Bastoni was despatched off. Bosnia saved the strain on Gianluigi Donnarumma with 30 shot makes an attempt and 11 pictures on aim as the guests performed the rest of the sport with 10 males.
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In the 79th minute, Haris Tabaković equalized for Bosnia.
Extra time couldn’t determine a winner and penalties have been wanted.
During the penalty shootout, Italy missed two makes an attempt. whereas the hosts scored 4 occasions to set off the celebrations in Zenica.
Bosnia & Herzegovina can be part of Group B with Canada, Qatar and Switzerland.
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Türkiye can be returning to the World Cup following a 1-0 victory on the street over Kosovo.
Kerem Aktürkoğlu scored within the 53rd minute and that was all Türkiye wanted to safe a spot within the World Cup for the primary time in 24 years and solely the second time since 1954.
With the win, Türkiye will be part of the United States in Group D together with Paraguay and Australia.
Viktor Gyökeres was the hero for Sweden as his 88th-minute winner sank Robert Lewandowski’s and Poland’s hopes throughout a 3-2 victory.
Sweden can be again on the World Cup for the primary time since a run to the quarterfinals in 2018. They can be in Group F with the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia.
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Czechia additionally certified for the primary time since 2006 after beating Denmark on penalties.
Pavel Šulc’s Third-minute aim was answered within the 72nd minute by Denmark’s Joachim Andersen. In additional time, the groups exchanged objectives and penalties have been wanted to find out a winner.
Denmark collapsed in PKs, lacking three makes an attempt, whereas the Czechs made three of their 4 to win and qualify.
The Czechs will be part of Group A with Mexico, South Africa and South Korea.
Elsewhere on Tuesday, the FIFA inter-continental playoff finals will see DR Congo face Jamaica and Iraq tackle Bolivia.
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DR Congo’s midfielder #08 Samuel Moutoussamy reacts after his group had a aim disallowed through the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers ultimate playoff soccer match between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Jamaica on the Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Jalisco state, Mexico, on March 31, 2026. (Photo by Ulises Ruiz / AFP through Getty Images)
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Even first 45 minutes. Both groups recorded a single shot on aim, whereas Congo has 4 shot makes an attempt to three for Jamaica.
The winner of this match can be part of Group Okay with Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia.
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Denmark missed three makes an attempt, whereas Tomás Chory, Tomás Soucek and Michal Sadílek took benefit of their PKs to assist ship Czechia to the World Cup for the primary time since 2006.
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Whoever comes out on high can be part of Group B with Canada, Qatar and Switzerland.
ITA: Moise Kean – 15′
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The winner of this one will be part of Group A with Mexico, South Africa and South Korea.
CZE: Pavel Sulc – 3′, Ladislav Krejcí – 100′
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Kasper Høgh rescues the Danes to even the rating at 2-2 with 9 minutes to play till penalties.
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Pio Esposito’s header was denied by the B&H keeper within the waning moments of the primary half of additional time.
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Ladislav Krejčí places the hosts forward with a aim within the first half of additional time. The Danes’ World Cup hopes are on skinny ice.
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Congo DR (4-2-2): Lionel M’Pasi, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Noah Sadiki, Samuel Moutoussamy, Meschack Elia, Nathanaël Mbuku, Yoane Wissa, Cédric Bakambu
Jamaica (4-2-2-2): Andre Blake, Richard King, Ethan Pinnock, Joel Latibeaudiere, Ronaldo Webster, Kasey Palmer, Isaac Hayden, Tyreece Campbell, Bailey Cadamarteri, Leon Bailey, Bobby De Cordova-Reid
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Türkiye toughs out the shut win on the street and claims a World Cup spot in Group D with USA, Paraguay and Australia.
PRISTINA, KOSOVO – MARCH 31: Kenan Yildiz of Turkiye celebrates after a aim through the 2026 FIFA World Cup Europe Qualifiers play-off ultimate match between Kosovo and Turkiye on the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, Kosovo, on March 31, 2026. (Photo by Hakan Akgun/Anadolu through Getty Images)
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It took three tries, however Sweden’s third lead of the sport lastly held after Gyökeres late aim put the Swedes on high for good. They’re now headed to the World Cup to affix Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia in Group F.
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Arsenal’s Viktor Gyökeres has almost put Sweden into the World Cup with a close-range blast following a number of missed makes an attempt. The Swedes are minutes away from reserving their place in Group F alongside Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia.
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Italy couldn’t maintain B&H off lengthy sufficient. A cross results in a scramble within the field and Haris Tabaković finishes it off to equalize.
Nervy moments for Italy, who haven’t been to the World Cup since 2014.
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Through 74 minutes, Bosnia and Herzegovina has fired seven pictures on aim and recorded 21 shot makes an attempt as Italy clings to a 1-0 lead all the way down to 10-men.
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The Italians stay up 1-0 within the 71st minute over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Joachim Andersen has given his nation life with a 72nd minute aim to degree the rating with Czechia.
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Orkun Kökçü finds a driving Kerem Aktürkoglu for the fast close-range blast and the guests discover themselves with one foot within the World Cup. Can they maintain on?
2026 World Cup playoff schedule
Pathway 1
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March 26, 2026: New Caledonia 0-1 Jamaica
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March 31, 2026: DR Congo vs. Jamaica – 5 p.m. ET (FS1)
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The winner of Pathway 1 can be part of Group K with Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia.
Pathway 2
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March 26, 2026: Bolivia 2-1 Suriname
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March 31, 2026: Iraq vs. Bolivia – 11 p.m. ET (FS1)
The winner of Pathway 2 can be part of Group I with France, Senegal and Norway.
UEFA Path A bracket
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March 26, 2026: Italy 2, Northern Ireland 0
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March 26, 2026: Bosnia and Herzegovina 1, Wales 1 (B&H advances after PKs)
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March 31, 2026: Bosnia and Herzegovina 1, Italy 1 (B&H advances after PKs)
Bosnia and Herzegovina can be part of Group B with Canada, Qatar and Switzerland.
UEFA Path B bracket
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March 26, 2026: Sweden 3, Ukraine 1
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March 26, 2026: Poland 2, Albania 1
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March 31, 2026: Sweden 3, Poland 2
Sweden can be part of Group F with the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia.
UEFA Path C bracket
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March 26, 2026: Türkiye 1, Romania 0
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March 26, 2026: Kosovo 4, Slovakia 3
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March 31, 2026: Türkiye 1, Kosovo 0
Türkiye can be part of Group D with the United States, Paraguay and Australia.
UEFA Path D bracket
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March 26, 2026: Denmark 4, North Macedonia 0
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March 26, 2026: Czechia 2, Ireland 2 (Czechia advances after PKs)
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March 31, 2026: Czechia 2, Denmark 2 (Czechia advances after PKs)
Czechia can be part of Group A with Mexico, South Africa and South Korea.