The draw for the 2026 World Cup playoffs has determined the opponents for Wales, the Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland. Wales is guaranteed a home semi-final match in Path A against Bosnia on March 26, with a win potentially leading to a home final against the winner of Italy versus Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland faces a difficult away semi-final in Italy on the same date, with a subsequent away final against either Wales or Bosnia if they upset the Italians. The Republic of Ireland will play their Path D semi-final away against Czechia, with the possibility of hosting the final against the winner of Denmark versus North Macedonia if they advance.
Other European playoff paths include Ukraine versus Sweden and Poland versus Albania in Path B, and Turkiye versus Romania and Slovakia versus Kosovo in Path C. The draw also set up intercontinental playoffs with matches between New Caledonia and Jamaica, and Bolivia and Suriname, with the winners facing DR Congo and Iraq respectively.
