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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.
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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.
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World Cup playoff draw: Wales, Ireland, NI learn path to World Cup - as it happened
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.
Wilson fires hat trick as Wales score 7 against North Macedonia
Skipper Harry Wilson scored a hat trick as rampant Wales secured home semifinal advantage in the World Cup playoffs by crushing North Macedonia 7-1 in Cardiff.
The Czech Republic laboured to a 2-1 win over North Macedonia with two second-half penalties on Monday in their final tune-up for Euro 2024 as the hosts rarely threatened a team that failed to qualify for the tournament in Germany.
Burley: England bore me during qualification
Craig Burley isn't impressed with England as the ESPN FC crew discuss who their favourites are to win Euro 2024.
England end unbeaten Euro qualifying with North Macedonia draw
England secured a 1-1 draw in North Macedonia on Monday to complete an unbeaten qualifying campaign for the Euro 2024.
Italy beat North Macedonia to close in on Euro 2024 spot
Federico Chiesa scored twice as Italy secured a 5-2 home victory against North Macedonia in their Euro 2024 qualifying clash on Friday, giving them an edge ahead of a deciding encounter with Ukraine on Monday for a place at the finals.
Italy held at North Macedonia in Spalletti's debut as coach
North Macedonia's Enis Bardhi stunning free kick cancelled out Ciro Immobile's header to earn the hosts a 1-1 home draw against Italy in Group C in their Euro 2024 qualifier on Saturday, spoiling Luciano Spalletti's debut as the Azzurri coach.
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojan Miovski | 3 | 9 | 1 | |
| Enis Bardhi | 2 | 9 | 1 | |
| Aleksandar Tra.. | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enis Bardhi | 1 | 9 | 2 | |
| Gjoko Zajkov | 1 | 9 | 0 | |
| Bojan Miovski | 1 | 9 | 3 |