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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.
World Cup playoffs: Italy win to reach final; Türkiye advance
Italy finally won a match in the World Cup playoffs. Now the four-time champion needs to win one more to avoid failing to qualify for a third straight time.
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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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The draw for the 2026 World Cup is over, so who is the USMNT set to play next summer and how will it match up? ESPN breaks down the matchups.
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.
Rome derby clashes likened to 'urban warfare' by city's mayor
The toll from clashes between violent fans and police at the weekend's Rome derby includes 24 law enforcement officers injured, one arrest and at least $45,000 in damaged garbage dumpsters.
Ranking 2026 World Cup national team contenders by talent
Who will win the 2026 World Cup? A team stacked with talent, surely. We've devised a way to rank countries by the talent in their squads.
UEFA award Romania 3-0 victory over Kosovo after walk-off
Romania have been awarded a 3-0 victory over Kosovo after their Nations League match in Bucharest was abandoned, UEFA said on Wednesday.
Nations League game abandoned after Kosovo walk off vs. Romania
The UEFA Nations League match between Romania and Kosovo was suspended in stoppage time with the score 0-0 in Bucharest on Friday.
Euro 2024: Reaction, videos, results, how the final was won
Euro 2024 ran from June 14 to July 14. Check out all the results, news coverage and stories on the biggest names.
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Man | 2 | 9 | 1 | |
| Florin Tanase | 2 | 7 | 1 | |
| Ianis Hagi | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Ratiu | 1 | 9 | 1 | |
| Dennis Man | 1 | 9 | 2 | |
| Razvan Marin | 1 | 7 | 1 |