Qualified teams UEFA Play-offs for the 2026 World Cup

As the race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies for every football stakeholder around the world, attention is now shifting toward the UEFA play-offs.

This is always a high-pressure route that will determine the final European teams heading to the tournament. With UEFA confirming the structure and several nations already securing their places, the drama is building ahead of March 2026.

The UEFA play-offs will feature 16 teams battling for four World Cup tickets which includes the European Qualifiers group runners-up and the best-ranked Nations League group winners who did not finish in the top two of their qualifying groups. They will be drawn into four paths, each containing semi-finals and a final — all single-leg matches.

Qualified UEFA teams for the 2026 World Cup Play-offs

Pot 1: Italy, Denmark, Turkey, Ukraine

Pot 2: Poland, Wales, Czech Republic, Slovakia.

Pot 3: Ireland, Bosnia, Albania, Kosovo

Pot 4: Sweden, Romania, North Macedonia, Northern Ireland

The March 2026 play-offs are shaping up to be one of UEFA's most competitive knockout stages in recent memory. With powerhouse nations, rising teams, and surprise contenders all in the mix, fans can expect tension, passion, and unforgettable moments as Europe decides its final representatives for the World Cup.

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