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Sweden are heading to the World Cup

Everything you need to know about the European Play-Offs for the 2026 World Cup


Every nation that qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup plus the groups


Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko believes Italy feel the pressure ahead of play-off final


Italy's World Cup hopes remain alive after battling past Northern Ireland in semi-final


Why Northern Ireland have a mountain to climb against Italy in the World Cup play-offs


Italy manager Gattuso claims World Cup play-off is 'biggest match' of his career


Gattuso prioritising 'right mentality' as Italy prepare for World Cup play-off


Federico Chiesa earns recall to Italy squad for World Cup play-offs


Wales head coach Craig Bellamy wary of Edin Dzeko threat ahead of crucial play-off clash


Kasper Schmeichel withdraws from Denmark's crucial World Cup playoff matches


France grouped with Norway at FIFA World Cup, Spain and Brazil handed challenges


Italy boss Gattuso getting ready for 'physical' playoff clash with Northern Ireland


World Cup playoffs drawn with Italy hosting Northern Ireland, Denmark & Sweden learn fates


Northern Ireland beat Luxembourg to maintain strong home form ahead of World Cup playoffs


Slovakia snatch win over Northern Ireland in qualifier after two goals ruled out


Which European nations can qualify for the World Cup in the next round of matches?


Germany making encouraging progress during World Cup qualifiers, says Nagelsmann


Woltemade guides Germany past Northern Ireland to remain top of group


Northern Ireland move joint-top of Group A after World Cup qualifying win against Slovakia


Nick Woltemade not yet in Germany training after suffering flu


Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade to join Germany squad late due to illness


Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann targeting two wins to stay on course for World Cup


O'Neill admits disappointment as Northern Ireland beaten by Germany


Wirtz scores brilliant free-kick as Germany beat spirited Northern Ireland


Julian Nagelsmann plans changes to Germany team after shock loss at Slovakia