The remaining European spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be decided on Tuesday after an exciting night of play-off semi-finals.
Eight teams are still in the race for a place in North America, with matches in Paths A to D set for winner-takes-all confrontations.
From impressive goals to a gripping penalty shootout in Cardiff, the journey to the United States, Canada, and Mexico has reached a thrilling climax.
All final matches will start at the same time on Tuesday, 31 March, at 7.45 pm GMT.
Final Four: Europe’s top teams face World Cup Play-off decisions
Path A: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Italy (Zenica)
Italy stands just one win away from overcoming their recent World Cup qualification struggles.
The team secured their spot in the Path A final with a solid 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland.
Now, they will head to Zenica to face a determined Bosnia and Herzegovina team.
Bosnia progressed by drawing 1-1 with Wales and winning 4-2 in a tense penalty shootout.
For Italy, a win is crucial; anything less would mean missing the World Cup for the third time in a row.
Path B: Sweden vs Poland (Solna)
Exciting action is expected in Solna as two of Europe’s top strikers go head-to-head.
Sweden made it to the final with a remarkable hat-trick from Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres in a 3-1 victory over Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Poland displayed great determination to come from behind and win 2-1 against Albania.
With both teams boasting outstanding attacking players, this match is highly anticipated.
Path C: Kosovo vs Türkiye (Pristina)
Kosovo is chasing their first-ever World Cup appearance after a thrilling 4-3 victory over Slovakia.
This win sets them up for a historic home final against Türkiye in Pristina.
Türkiye earned their spot with a narrow 1-0 win over Romania earlier this week.
While Türkiye is the more experienced side, the atmosphere in Pristina is expected to be intense as Kosovo aims for a groundbreaking achievement.
Path D: Czech Republic vs Denmark (Prague)
Denmark showcased their strength with a dominant 4-0 win against North Macedonia, advancing to the Path D final.
They will face the Czech Republic in Prague in what promises to be an intriguing tactical battle.
The Czechs had a tougher road to the final, advancing past the Republic of Ireland in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw.
Despite Denmark’s firepower, the home advantage could play a crucial role for the Czech team.
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