Every play-off tie, and who went through.
Updated 31 March 2026, after the last game
The Czech Republic, Turkey, Sweden and Bosnia and Herzegovina won Europe's 2026 World Cup qualifying play-offs, beating Denmark, Kosovo, Poland and Italy in the play-off finals.
Four games in Europe's 2026 World Cup qualifying play-offs went to penalties: the Czech Republic beat the Republic of Ireland after a 2-2 draw, Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Wales after a 1-1 draw, the Czech Republic beat Denmark after a 2-2 draw and one more.
The biggest win in Europe's 2026 World Cup qualifying play-offs was Denmark beating North Macedonia 4-0 in the play-off semi-finals. Sweden beat Ukraine 3-1 in the play-off semi-finals, the next biggest.
| Round | Tie | Score | Went through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play-off semi-finals | Denmark vs North Macedonia | 4-0 | Denmark |
| Play-off semi-finals | Czech Republic vs Republic of Ireland | 2-2, Czech Republic won on penalties | Czech Republic |
| Play-off semi-finals | Turkey vs Romania | 1-0 | Turkey |
| Play-off semi-finals | Slovakia vs Kosovo | 3-4 | Kosovo |
| Play-off semi-finals | Poland vs Albania | 2-1 | Poland |
| Play-off semi-finals | Ukraine vs Sweden | 1-3 | Sweden |
| Play-off semi-finals | Italy vs Northern Ireland | 2-0 | Italy |
| Play-off semi-finals | Wales vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1-1, Bosnia and Herzegovina won on penalties | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Play-off finals | Czech Republic vs Denmark | 2-2, Czech Republic won on penalties | Czech Republic |
| Play-off finals | Kosovo vs Turkey | 0-1 | Turkey |
| Play-off finals | Sweden vs Poland | 3-2 | Sweden |
| Play-off finals | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy | 1-1, Bosnia and Herzegovina won on penalties | Bosnia and Herzegovina |