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Czechia rally to end Ireland's WC hopes in penalty shootout Czechia rally to end Ireland's WC hopes in penalty shootout

Jan Kliment fire Czechia to within 90 minutes of the World Cup finals as they broke Republic of Ireland hearts in a dramatic penalty shootout to set up a showdown with Denmark.

Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland all suffer heartache -- 2026 World Cup LIVE: Latest updates from European playoffs Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland all suffer heartache -- 2026 World Cup LIVE: Latest updates from European playoffs

Follow the ESPN live blog as Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland attempt to move one step closer to joining England and Scotland at the World Cup.

2026 World Cup: Who has qualified, and how the rest can make it 2026 World Cup: Who has qualified, and how the rest can make it

The race to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is drawing to a close. Here's how it's looking around the globe.

World Cup European playoffs recap: Italy win, Czechia and Bosnia advance on PKs World Cup European playoffs recap: Italy win, Czechia and Bosnia advance on PKs

Enjoy all the moments from Thursday's 2026 World Cup European playoffs as sixteen teams look to qualify for four spots at this summer's tournament.

Bosnia and Herzegovina through to World Cup playoff final after beating Wales on penalties Bosnia and Herzegovina through to World Cup playoff final after beating Wales on penalties

Bosnia and Herzegovina are just one game away from the 2026 World Cup after beating Wales 4-2 on penalties.

Mbappé leads France past Brazil in Foxborough World Cup tuneup Mbappé leads France past Brazil in Foxborough World Cup tuneup

Kylian Mbappé gave France an early lead on its way to a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a World Cup tuneup between two of the world's top teams.