Today, the play-off matches in the European zone for qualification to the FIFA World Cup will begin.
“Elchi” reports that the first match of the night will be held in Istanbul between the national teams of Turkey and Romania.
The winner of the match, which will start at 21:00 Baku time, will face the stronger team from the Slovakia – Kosovo duel in the final.
After the play-off matches in the European zone, a total of 4 national teams will qualify for the final stage of the WC-2026. The decisive matches will be held on March 31.
WC-2026 European Zone Play-off Matches
Semi-finals
Path A
23:45. Italy – Northern Ireland
23.45. Wales – Bosnia and Herzegovina
Path B
23:45. Ukraine – Sweden
24:45. Poland – Albania
Path C
21:00. Turkey – Romania
23:45. Slovakia – Kosovo
Path D
23:45. Denmark – North Macedonia
23:45. Czech Republic – Ireland
It should be noted that the World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19 in 3 countries – USA, Canada, and Mexico. For the first time, 48 teams will compete in the Mundial.