27.03.2026 08:30
Exciting matches took place in the playoff round of the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers. The Turkish National Football Team secured its place in the final by defeating Romania 1-0 at home. Another notable match in the semi-final stage was the Slovakia-Kosovo game, which ended with 7 goals. Kosovo became Turkey's opponent in the final with a 4-3 victory. On the other hand, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Czech Republic also advanced to the final. The final matchups and dates have also been confirmed.
As the semi-final matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers play-off round were completed, the goal-filled encounters provided exciting moments for football fans.
THE NATIONAL TEAM REACHED THE FINAL
The Turkish National Football Team secured its place in the final by defeating Romania 1-0 at home. The crescent-star team managed to overcome a critical obstacle on the road to the World Cup.
GOAL-FILLED MATCHES CAUGHT ATTENTION
In the semi-final stage, the match between Slovakia and Kosovo featured 7 goals, with Kosovo winning 4-3 away and becoming Turkey's opponent. High-scoring results were also prominent in other matches.
TEAMS THAT REACHED THE FINAL
In addition to Turkey and Kosovo, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Czech Republic also made it to the final.
FINAL MATCHUPS CLARIFIED
In the play-off round final, the matchups of Bosnia and Herzegovina-Italy, Sweden-Poland, Kosovo-Turkey, and Czech Republic-Denmark were formed. The final matches will be played on March 31.