"Wales are aiming to make it to back-to-back men's World Cups for the first time, but Bosnia-Herzegovina stand in their way. Craig Bellamy's side host the semi-final in Cardiff with the winners hosting the final five days later."
"Ukraine came second in their qualifying group behind 2022 World Cup runners-up France and lose their home advantage against Sweden due to the ongoing conflict with Russia. The semi-final will instead take place in Valencia, Spain."
"Northern Ireland, who are aiming to end a 40-year World Cup wait, have the tough task of facing an Italy team looking to qualify for their first World Cup since 2014."
"The winners of this play-off path will secure their place in Group B alongside co-hosts Canada, Switzerland and Qatar."
The 2026 World Cup will finalize six qualifying spots this month through European play-offs and intercontinental play-offs. Four European nations will compete in one-legged semi-finals on March 26, followed by finals on March 31. The winners will join specific World Cup groups. Wales aims for consecutive World Cups, facing Bosnia-Herzegovina, while Northern Ireland seeks to end a 40-year wait against Italy. Ukraine and Sweden will compete in Valencia due to the conflict in Ukraine, with Poland facing Albania in another semi-final. Turkey and Romania, along with Slovakia and Kosovo, will also compete for qualification.
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