World Cup 2026: DR Congo, others qualify as Italy, Poland miss out

At slightest 5 countries person officially secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup done the FIFA intercontinental and European playoff routes, with conscionable 1 spot to beryllium decided aboriginal today.

DR Congo, Turkey, Sweden, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Czechia each confirmed their tickets connected Tuesday, pursuing a bid of playoff fixtures.

DR Congo secured their summons to the FIFA World Cup pursuing a 1-0 triumph against Jamaica aft Axel Tuanzebe’s extra-time winner.

Turkey ended a 24-year hold ⁠to ⁠qualify for the World Cup by beating Kosovo 1-0.

Sweden besides defeated Poland ⁠3-2 ⁠to publication their summons to the World Cup, portion Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Italy via punishment shoot-out pursuing a 1-1 draw.

Czechia overcame Denmark connected penalties aft a 2-2 draw.

Meanwhile, the last remaining slot volition beryllium determined erstwhile Iraq faces Bolivia successful the past playoff lucifer connected Wednesday.

World Cup 2026: DR Congo, others suffice arsenic Italy, Poland miss out