Opta Play-Off Forecast: Who Will Qualify for World Cup 2026
TL;DR
The World Cup 2026 play-offs reach the final stage across UEFA Paths A–D and two intercontinental paths, with finals Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Italy, Sweden vs Poland, Kosovo vs Türkiye, Czechia vs Denmark, DR Congo vs Jamaica, and Iraq vs Bolivia. Opta’s simulations flag Italy (Path A) and DR Congo (Intercontinental Pathway One) as strong bets, while Sweden–Poland and Denmark–Czechia look competitive; Türkiye hold an edge over Kosovo in Path C, and Iraq vs Bolivia is tightly contested. The six winners will join Canada, Mexico and the United States in North America for the tournament.
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