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2026 World Cup Playoffs: Italy continues to dream, Kosovo surprises

Auteur: Babacar SENE

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Barrages Coupe du monde 2026 : l’Italie continue de rêver, le Kosovo surprend

The semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs (European zone) were played on Thursday. The most anticipated match saw Italy defeat Northern Ireland 2-0. The Azzurri, absent from the last two World Cups, will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the final, after Bosnia and Herzegovina eliminated Wales (1-1, 4-2 on penalties).

In Valencia, Spain, Sweden defeated Ukraine 3-1 thanks to a brilliant performance from Viktor Gyökeres, who scored a hat trick. The Arsenal striker and his teammates will face Robert Lewandowski's Poland in the final, after Poland eliminated Albania 2-1.

The most high-scoring match of the evening took place in Slovakia, where the surprising Kosovo defeated the home team (4-3) in a spectacular game. In the final, the Kosovars will face Turkey, who eliminated Romania (1-0).

Finally, the last final will pit Denmark, who were big winners against North Macedonia (4-0), against the Czech Republic, who eliminated Ireland (2-2, 4-3 on penalties).

Auteur: Babacar SENE
Publié le: Jeudi 26 Mars 2026

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