"The last governing body to complete their continental playoff route is UEFA, with four European spots still up for grabs at the showpiece event. There are still 16 European teams vying for the final four of the UEFA qualifying positions for the World Cup."
"The remaining teams are divided into four paths. Only the winner of each path will qualify: Path A includes Italy vs Northern Ireland and Wales vs Bosnia and Herzegovina."
"Path B features Ukraine vs Sweden and Poland vs Albania, while Path C has Slovakia vs Kosovo and Turkiye vs Romania. Path D includes Denmark vs North Macedonia and Czechia vs Republic of Ireland."
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will begin on June 11, with final qualification spots being contested through UEFA and intercontinental playoffs. UEFA has four European spots remaining, with 16 teams competing for these positions. The 12 teams already qualified include Germany, Switzerland, and France. The remaining teams are divided into four playoff paths, with only the winners of each path securing a spot in the World Cup. Each path features matchups that will determine which teams advance to the tournament.
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