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Ukraine coach Serhiy Rebrov said Viktor Gyökeres showed why he's one of the best in Europe after the Sweden striker starred with a hat trick in Thursday's World Cup playoff.

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.

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.

With less than three months until the World Cup begins, Adidas has released a swathe of away shirts that will feature in this summer's tournament.

It has been four years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, but that hasn't stopped the flow of Brazilian soccer players to Shakhtar Donetsk.

Ukraine's sports minister has said FIFA president Gianni Infantino's bid to lift a ban on Russia competing at youth level are "irresponsible" and "infantile."

FIFA president Gianni Infantino reiterated on Monday that he favors lifting the ban that prohibits Russia from competing in international competitions because this measure "has achieved nothing."

The draw is complete for the 2026 World Cup! What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all go down? We asked ESPN's writers to break down each group, highlight the storylines and make their predictions.

For Wales, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, their path to the 2026 World Cup is now clear. Follow ESPN for the latest news and reaction.

Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but would then need to win on the road to reach its first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.