The inter-confederation draw has plotted Jamaica against New Caledonia and Bolivia against Suriname — with DR Congo and Iraq waiting in the two finals. Northern Ireland and Wales have been drawn in the same path as Italy, while Republic of Ireland will face Czech Republic before a potential home final against Denmark.

The Republic of Ireland will be away to one of Poland, Wales, the Czech Republic or Slovakia in a World Cup playoff semi-final next March. A 7-1 victory for Wales over North Macedonia in Cardiff confirmed Ireland will be in Pot 3 for Thursday’s playoff draw in Zurich.

England and Scotland have secured their places at next years World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada and now the excitement can keep building as they await their opponents

UEFA has revealed the 2026 World Cup playoff paths, with 16 teams competing across four brackets for four tournament spots. See the full matchups and paths. UEFA has finalized the playoff draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,

Six spots remain up for grabs at the 2026 World Cup, with four to emerge from Europe and a further two from an intercontinental playoff. What's the draw, and who will advance? We make our picks.