Italy has failed to qualify for its third straight World Cup.
Bosnia and Herzegovina was victorious against the Italians following a penalty kick shootout to claim one of the final six spots in the 2026 World Cup during Tuesday’s playoffs.
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Moise Kean put the Italians ahead after 15 minutes, but they put themselves at a disadvantage in the 41st minute when Alessandro Bastoni was sent off. Bosnia kept the pressure on Gianluigi Donnarumma with 30 shot attempts and 11 shots on goal as the visitors played the remainder of the game with 10 men.
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In the 79th minute, Haris Tabaković equalized for Bosnia.
Extra time could not decide a winner and penalties were needed.
During the penalty shootout, Italy missed two attempts. while the hosts scored four times to set off the celebrations in Zenica.
Bosnia and Herzegovina will be a part of Group B with Canada, Qatar and Switzerland.
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Türkiye joins USMNT’s Group D
Türkiye will be returning to the World Cup following a 1-0 victory on the road over Kosovo.
Kerem Aktürkoğlu scored in the 53rd minute and that was all Türkiye needed to secure a spot in the World Cup for the first time in 24 years and only the second time since 1954.
With the win, Türkiye will join the United States in Group D along with Paraguay and Australia.
Viktor Gyökeres was the hero for Sweden as his 88th-minute winner sank Robert Lewandowski’s and Poland’s hopes during a 3-2 victory.
Sweden will be back at the World Cup for the first time since a run to the quarterfinals in 2018. They will be in Group F with the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia.
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Czechia also qualified for the first time since 2006 after beating Denmark on penalties.
Pavel Šulc’s 3rd-minute goal was answered in the 72nd minute by Denmark’s Joachim Andersen. In extra time, the teams exchanged goals and penalties were needed to determine a winner.
Denmark collapsed in PKs, missing three attempts, while the Czechs made three of their four to win and qualify.
The Czechs will join Group A with Mexico, South Africa and South Korea.
DR Congo needed extra time to take down Jamaica and become Africa’s tenth country to qualify for the World Cup. Burnley’s Axel Tuanzebe was the hero in the 100th minute after Jamaica’s collapsing defense allowed him to tap-in a corner kick for the eventual game-winner. The Congolese join Group K alongside Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia
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In Tuesday’s final playoff, Iraq takes on Bolivia at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico.
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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 4:49 PM PDT
The Reggae Boyz have been eliminated from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup as DR Congo books its ticket with a 1-0 win over the Reggae Boyz after 120+ minutes. Axel Tuanzebe’s 100th minute tap-in was the difference and now DR Congo can set its sights on its Group K opponents: Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia.
DR Congo’s defender #04 Axel Tuanzebe (unseen) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in extra time during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers final playoff football match between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Jamaica at the Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Jalisco state, Mexico, on March 31, 2026. (Photo by Ulises Ruiz / AFP via Getty Images)
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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 4:45 PM PDT
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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 4:16 PM PDT
It took 100 minutes, but DR Congo finds the net with a tap-in from Burnley’s Axel Tuanzebe off the corner kick. How will Jamaica respond?
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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT
Scoreless after 90+ minutes, the sides will now play 30 extra minutes in the Mexican heat in Guadalajara for a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 3:51 PM PDT
DR Congo’s midfielder #08 Samuel Moutoussamy reacts after his team had a goal disallowed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers final playoff football match between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Jamaica at the Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Jalisco state, Mexico, on March 31, 2026. (Photo by Ulises Ruiz / AFP via Getty Images)
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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 3:36 PM PDT
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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM PDTSean Leahy
Even first 45 minutes. Both teams recorded a single shot on goal, while Congo has 4 shot attempts to 3 for Jamaica.
The winner of this match will be a part of Group K with Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia.
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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 2:58 PM PDT
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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 2:30 PM PDT
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Denmark missed three attempts, while Tomás Chory, Tomás Soucek and Michal Sadílek took advantage of their PKs to help send Czechia to the World Cup for the first time since 2006.
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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 2:23 PM PDT
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Whoever comes out on top will be a part of Group B with Canada, Qatar and Switzerland.
ITA: Moise Kean – 15′
BiH: Haris Tabaković – 79′ -
Tue, March 31, 2026 at 2:17 PM PDT
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The winner of this one will join Group A with Mexico, South Africa and South Korea.
CZE: Pavel Sulc – 3′, Ladislav Krejcí – 100′
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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 2:09 PM PDT
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Kasper Høgh rescues the Danes to even the score at 2-2 with nine minutes to play until penalties.
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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 2:07 PM PDT
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Pio Esposito’s header was denied by the B&H keeper in the waning moments of the first half of extra time.
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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 1:55 PM PDT
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Ladislav Krejčí puts the hosts ahead with a goal in the first half of extra time. The Danes’ World Cup hopes are on thin ice.
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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 1:51 PM PDT
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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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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 1:44 PM PDT
Türkiye toughs out the close win on the road 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 goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Europe Qualifiers play-off final match between Kosovo and Turkiye at the Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, Kosovo, on March 31, 2026. (Photo by Hakan Akgun/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 1:41 PM PDT
It took three tries, but Sweden’s third lead of the game finally held after Gyökeres late goal put the Swedes on top for good. They’re now headed to the World Cup to join Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia in Group F.
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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 1:34 PM PDT
Arsenal’s Viktor Gyökeres has nearly put Sweden into the World Cup with a close-range blast following several missed attempts. The Swedes are minutes away from booking their place in Group F alongside Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia.
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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 1:30 PM PDT
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Italy could not hold B&H off long enough. A cross leads to a scramble in the box and Haris Tabaković finishes it off to equalize.
Nervy moments for Italy, who have not been to the World Cup since 2014.
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Tue, March 31, 2026 at 1:27 PM PDT
2026 World Cup playoff schedulePathway 1
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March 26, 2026: New Caledonia 0-1 Jamaica
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March 31, 2026: DR Congo 1, Jamaica 0
DR Congo will be a 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 will be a 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 will be a 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 will be a 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 will be a 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)
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Czechia will be a part of Group A with Mexico, South Africa and South Korea.