FIFA 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers Play-off Draw Completed

The Türkiye national team will face Romania, coached by Mircea Lucescu, in the semi-finals. If Türkiye defeats Romania, they will play away against the winner of the Slovakia vs Kosovo tie in the final.

The play-offs will be played in a single-leg knockout format. The four teams that win both their semi-final and final matches will qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Play-off dates:

Semi-finals: 26 March
Finals: 31 March

PLAY-OFF PATHS

Democratic Republic of Congo vs New Caledonia or Jamaica
Iraq vs Bolivia or Surinam

TÜRKİYE’S PATH

Italy vs Winner of (Northern Ireland / Wales vs Bosnia-Herzegovina)
Ukraine vs Winner of (Sweden / Poland vs Albania)
Türkiye vs Romania / Slovakia vs Kosovo
Denmark vs Winner of (North Macedonia / Czechia vs Ireland)