Czech Republic after penalties in the 2026 World Cup
The Czech Republic defeated Denmark on penalties in the 2026 World Cup playoff final. The regular time ended 1:1, while the teams scored a goal each in extra time. The Czech Republic won 3:1 on penalties.
Pavel Schulz (3') and Ladislav Krejci (100') scored the goals for the Czech Republic, while Joachim Andersen (72') and Kasper Hogth (112') scored for Denmark.
Bosnia and Herzegovina – Italy in the playoffs
Italy failed to maintain the lead created in the 15th minute until the end.
The Italians took the lead through a goal from Moise Kean.
But things became difficult for the Italians after Alessandro Bastoni's red card.
Bosnia equalized in the 79th minute. Haris Tabakovic scored the goal to make it 1:1.
Gyokeresi's goal takes Sweden to the World Cup
Sweden has secured its ticket to the World Cup, which will be held this summer in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
Sweden defeated Poland led by Robert Lewandowski in the playoff final.
The Swedes defeated the Poles with a score of 3:2.
Anthony Elanga, Gustaf Lagerbielke and Viktor Gyokeres scored the winning goals for Sweden.
Nicolo Zalewski and Karol Swiderski scored the goals for the Poles.
Sweden was in a group with Kosovo, Switzerland and Slovenia. They finished last in the regular qualifying rounds. But they secured the play-offs after success in the Nations League.
In the semifinals, they eliminated Ukraine, and in the final, they defeated Poland to qualify for the World Cup.
Czech Republic - Denmark playoff final goes to extra time
The playoff final between the Czech Republic and Denmark has gone into overtime.
Regular time ended in a draw, 1:1.
The Czechs took the lead first with a goal scored by Pavel Sulc in the third minute.
The Danes equalized through Joachim Andersen in the 72nd minute.
Italy, Czech Republic and Sweden lead after the first half
Italy, the Czech Republic and Sweden are leading after the first legs of the final playoff matches for the 2026 World Cup in football.
Italy is leading 1-0 in Zenica against Bosnia and Herzegovina, thanks to a goal scored by Moises Kean in the 15th minute. Italy is one man down from the 42nd minute after Alessandro Bastoni was sent off.
The Czech Republic is meanwhile winning 1:0 at home against Denmark, with the goal scored by Pavel Schulz (3').
Sweden is leading 2:1 against Poland. Anthony Elanga (20') and Gustaf Lagerbielke (44') scored for Sweden, while Nicola Zalewski (33') scored for Poland.
Bosnia shocks Italy, qualifies for World Cup
Bosnia and Herzegovina has qualified for the World Cup after eliminating Italy on penalties in the playoff final played in Tuzla on Tuesday night.
Regular time ended in a 1:1 draw. But in the penalty shootout, the home team proved to be more accurate, winning 4:1.
Italy took the lead early on through Moise Kean's goal. But things took a turn for the worse for them when defender Bastoni was sent off late in the first half.
Bosnia equalized in the 80th minute through Tabakovic.
On penalties, they won 4:1.
It is the second time that Bosnia will play in the World Cup. For Italy, it is the third World Cup in a row that they will not participate.