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2026 World Cup playoffs: Who will claim the final six spots? 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?

Viktor Gyökeres' 'incredible' hat trick sees Sweden past Ukraine Viktor Gyökeres' 'incredible' hat trick sees Sweden past Ukraine

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.

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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.

2026 World Cup playoff preview, predictions: Who will advance? 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.

Rating Adidas' 2026 World Cup away shirts: Argentina, Spain, Mexico and more Rating Adidas' 2026 World Cup away shirts: Argentina, Spain, Mexico and more

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.

Liverpool's Alexander Isak out for 'couple of months' - Arne Slot Liverpool's Alexander Isak out for 'couple of months' - Arne Slot

Arne Slot said he expects striker Alexander Isak to be sidelined for "a couple of months" after sustaining a broken leg in Liverpool's win over Tottenham.

Liverpool confirm Alexander Isak suffered broken ankle, out indefinitely Liverpool confirm Alexander Isak suffered broken ankle, out indefinitely

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak will be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery Monday on a broken ankle and fibula.

Arsenal's Arteta tells critics to back off struggling Gyökeres Arsenal's Arteta tells critics to back off struggling Gyökeres

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told Viktor Gyökeres' critics to "leave him alone" -- despite admitting the £64 million ($86m) striker needs to start scoring.

World Cup playoff draw: Wales, Ireland, NI learn path to World Cup - as it happened 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.

New Adidas World Cup jerseys rated: Argentina, Mexico, Spain New Adidas World Cup jerseys rated: Argentina, Mexico, Spain

Adidas has released a huge batch of home kits for 22 countries, many of whom have either qualified or still hope to qualify for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

WCQ - UEFA Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Switzerland 6 +12 14
2 Kosovo 6 +1 11
3 Slovenia 6 -5 4
4 Sweden 6 -8 2
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Viktor Gyökere.. 3 5 1
Yasin Ayari 1 6 1
Anthony Elanga 1 5 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Yasin Ayari 1 6 1
Viktor Gyökere.. 1 5 3
Gustaf Lagerbi.. 1 5 0