Czech Republic players celebrate after booking their spot at the World Cup following a penalty shoot-out win over Denmark in Prague. Sweden's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring the winning goal during the World Cup playoff against Poland in Solna. The result earned Sweden spot in Group ‌F for the ⁠2026 World Cup alongside the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia, ‌marking their first appearance at the ​tournament since 2018. Kosovo 0 Turkey 1 [Akturkoglu 53]Turkey ended a 24-year ‌wait to qualify for the World Cup, sealing a return to football’s ​biggest stage for the first time since 2002. Turkey ‌will face Australia, Paraguay and co-hosts the United States in Group ​D of the World Cup.

Source: The Irish Times April 01, 2026 11:19 UTC