World Cup 2026 – European Playoffs: The Semi-Final Schedule

Next week, the final four European spots for the 2026 World Cup will be determined, with 16 teams vying for the last four tickets through a playoff tournament consisting of four paths. The semifinals are set to kick off on Thursday.

Here’s the schedule for the European playoff semifinals for World Cup 2026 qualification (times in GMT):

Thursday:

Path 1:

• 19:45: Italy vs. Northern Ireland
• 19:45: Wales vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina

Path 2:

• 19:45: Poland vs. Albania
• 19:45: Ukraine vs. Sweden

Path 3:

• 17:00: Turkey vs. Romania
• 19:45: Slovakia vs. Kosovo

Path 4:

• 19:45: Denmark vs. North Macedonia
• 19:45: Czech Republic vs. Ireland