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ESPN
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.
ESPN
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.
ESPN
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.
News
World Cup playoff draw: Italy get N. Ireland, Wales or Bosnia
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.
Roster
| # | Player | Pos | HT | WT | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mario Dajsinani
|
G | 6' 2" | 27 | ||
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Simon Simoni
|
G | 6' 5" | 179 lbs | 22 | |
|
Alain Taho
|
G | 6' 4" | 19 | ||
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Iván Balliu
|
D | 5' 8" | 139 lbs | 34 | |
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Berat Djimsiti
|
D | 6' 3" | 183 lbs | 33 | |
|
Elseid Hysaj
|
D | 6' 0" | 152 lbs | 32 | |
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Naser Aliji
|
D | 5' 10" | 161 lbs | 32 | |
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Adrian Ismajli
|
D | 6' 1" | 168 lbs | 30 | |
|
Klisman Cake
|
D | 27 | |||
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Marash Kumbulla
|
D | 6' 3" | 172 lbs | 26 | |
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Stavros Pilios
|
D | 25 | |||
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Mario Mitaj
|
D | 5' 11" | 159 lbs | 23 | |
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Ylber Ramadani
|
M | 6' 1" | 174 lbs | 30 | |
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Juljan Shehu
|
M | 6' 0" | 168 lbs | 28 | |
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Ernest Muçi
|
M | 5' 11" | 163 lbs | 25 | |
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Kristjan Asllani
|
M | 5' 10" | 150 lbs | 24 | |
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Anis Mehmeti
|
M | 5' 11" | 139 lbs | 25 | |
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Klevi Qefalija
|
M | 22 | |||
 Luis Hasa
|
M | 5' 8" | 130 lbs | 22 | |
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Feta Fetai
|
M | 21 | |||
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Taulant Seferi
|
F | 6' 0" | 163 lbs | 29 | |
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Rey Manaj
|
F | 6' 0" | 168 lbs | 29 | |
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Arbër Hoxha
|
F | 6' 1" | 170 lbs | 28 | |
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Myrto Uzuni
|
F | 5' 10" | 159 lbs | 31 | |
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Mirlind Daku
|
F | 6' 4" | 183 lbs | 28 | |
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Cristian Shpendi
|
F | 5' 11" | 159 lbs | 23 | |
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Sabah Kerjota
|
F | 25 |