FIFA World Cup 2026 Playoffs: Final Six Spots Decided on March 31

• The last six entrants for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be decided on Tuesday, March 31, through four European and two inter-continental play-off games.
• Eight European teams, including Italy, will compete for four remaining European slots.
• Four teams (two from South America, one each from Africa and Asia) will vie for the two inter-confederation spots.
• Key European matchups include Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy, Sweden vs Poland, Kosovo vs Türkiye, and Czechia vs Denmark, all starting 12:15 AM IST (April 1).
• Inter-confederation playoffs feature DR Congo vs Jamaica (2:30 AM IST, April 1) and Iraq vs Bolivia (8:30 AM IST, April 1).