Mondial 2026: six billets encore en jeu avant le verdict des barrages
As the outcome approaches, the European and intercontinental playoffs will deliver their verdicts this Tuesday, with several historic nations and outsiders vying for the final spots for the 2026 World Cup.
There are six spots left to claim for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The last qualifiers will be known this Tuesday, following the European and intercontinental playoffs. These final spots are split between four nations from the European zone and the two winners of the intercontinental playoff finals.
In Europe, several fixtures look decisive. Kosovo will host Turkey with the hope of taking part in the first World Cup in its history. For its part, Italy must overcome Bosnia and Herzegovina to avoid a third consecutive absence from the global tournament. Other matchups to follow: Sweden against Poland, while the Czech Republic will face Denmark.
In the intercontinental playoffs, several nations dream of a return to the world stage after many years of absence. Iraq, absent since 1986, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (last participated in 1974 under the name Zaïre), Bolivia (1994) and Turkey (2002) aim to end their long drought. DR Congo will face Jamaica, while Iraq will challenge Bolivia, with the two final tickets for the intercontinental playoffs in sight.
