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2026 World Cup playoffs: Who will claim the final six spots?
The last six World Cup berths will be decided on Tuesday in six winner-take-all games. Which teams will complete the lineup for this summer's finals?
Ireland's Szmodics knocked unconscious in World Cup playoff loss
Republic of Ireland midfielder Sammie Szmodics was stretchered off after being left unconscious following a heavy collision with an opponent in a World Cup qualification playoff game against Czechia on Thursday.
Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland aim for 2026 World Cup result: European playoffs as they happened
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.
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.
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.
2026 World Cup playoff preview, predictions: Who will advance?
The Republic of Ireland left it late to qualify for the playoffs where, this week, the final six spots at the 2026 World Cup -- four from Europe, two from the intercontinental playoff -- will be clinched. Here's what to watch for.
Séamus Coleman: We want to make Ireland proud
Ireland captain Séamus Coleman hopes the team can make their country proud once again as they prepare for their World Cup playoff against Czech Republic.
Heimir Hallgrímsson: The key will be staying calm vs. the Czech Republic
Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson believes staying calm during their World Cup playoff against Czech Republic will be important.
Czech police detain dozens in league match-fixing scandal
Czech police detained dozens of people in a match-fixing scandal on Tuesday.
Rating Puma's 2026 World Cup away shirts: Portugal, Senegal, Morocco and more
With less than three months until the World Cup, Puma has become the latest kit provider to release several new away shirts that will be featured this summer.
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Schick | 5 | 7 | 0 | |
| Tomás Soucek | 2 | 9 | 0 | |
| Adam Karabec | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomás Chorý | 3 | 8 | 1 | |
| Jaroslav Zelen.. | 3 | 7 | 0 | |
| Lukás Cerv | 2 | 7 | 1 |