What to know about UEFA’s World Cup play-offs: How they work, favourites and more

The highest-profile participants are Italy, the four-time World Cup winners. They will face Northern Ireland in their ...
NBC New York

The four UEFA FIFA World Cup playoff finals are set. Here's what to know

The last time is now to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While most confederations concluded their respective World Cup qualifiers in 2025, the sheer size of UEFA, Europe's soccer body, has ...
FOX 5 Atlanta

World Cup: 16 UEFA teams to participate in play-off tournament for four World Cup spots

A 16-team play-off is to be held to determine the final four teams to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The teams are made up of 12 runners-up from the group qualifying stage and four based on ...
USA Today

UEFA World Cup qualifying playoffs: What to know ahead of finals

The final four World Cup spots from Europe will be determined on Tuesday, March 31. The UEFA World Cup playoffs kicked off on Thursday, March 26, with eight semifinal matches. The winners of those ...