FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: which teams will play the UEFA semi-finals and when?

From Europe, 16 teams will compete for four spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In the period March-April, the four best teams, to be decided via play-offs, will reach the tournament.

Which teams will compete to qualify for the FIFA World Cup from Europe?

• Italy

• Ukraine

• Republic of Ireland

• Albania

• Czech Republic

• Slovakia

• Poland

• Kosovo

• Denmark

• Turkey

• Wales

• Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Romania

• Sweden

• Northern Ireland

• North Macedonia

How do UEFA teams qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026?

PATH A

• Semi-Final 1: Italy vs Northern Ireland – March 27, 1:15 am IST

• Semi-Final 2: Wales vs Bosnia and Herzegovina – March 27, 1:15am IST

• Final: Winner SF 1 vs. Winner SF 2 (home)

PATH B

• Semi-Final 3: Ukraine vs Sweden – March 27, 1:15 am IST

• Semi-Final 4: Poland vs Albania – March 27, 1:15 am IST

• Final: Winner SF 3 (home) versus Winner SF 4

TOAD C

• Semi-Final 5: Turkiye vs Romania – March 26, 10:30 PM IST

• Semi-Final 6: Slovakia vs Kosovo – March 27, 1:15 am IST

• Final: Winner SF 5 vs. Lihat juga trpk. Winner SF 6 (home)

TOAD D

• Semi-final 7: Denmark vs North Macedonia – March 27, 1:15 am IST

• Semi-Final 8: Czech Republic vs Ireland – March 27, 1:15 am IST

• Final: Winner SF 7 vs. Winner SF 8 (home)

The winners of each stage will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Published on March 26, 2026