Wales, Ireland, NI learn path to World Cup
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The draw for the 2026 World Cup play-offs is now complete, and Italy have been drawn against Northern Ireland for the crucial one-legged semi-final in March.The Azzurri finished second in Group I in
Six spots remain up for grabs at the 2026 World Cup, with four to emerge from Europe and a further two from an intercontinental playoff. What's the draw, and who will advance? We make our picks.
Which nations have booked their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the European Qualifiers and who can still join them?
Italy have reached the Under-17 World Cup semi-final for the first time in 38 years and will face Austria after eliminating Burkina Faso 1-0.
European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup has concluded with Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria securing the region’s remaining automatic spots
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Al Jazeera's breakdown of the qualified teams, playoffs and shock omissions from the FIFA World Cup in North America.
With Norway on the brink of direct qualification, it will be déjà vu yet again for Italy as they will look to qualify for the World Cup through a playoff.
World Cup co-hosts United States, Canada and Mexico will be joined in the pot of No. 1 seeds by Spain, Argentina, France, England, Portugal, Brazil, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
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