There are still six spots up for grabs in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's a look at the two playoffs that will determine the final qualifying teams.

Ireland will play Czechia in the European play-offs for the FIFA World Cup 2026, it was revealed today during the draw in Zurich.

Two teams trying to do the unthinkable meet up on Sunday, as Hungary and the Republic of Ireland play for a potential spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What a moment for these Irish fans as Ireland keeps its FIFA World Cup hopes alive 🇮🇪

The draw for UEFA's World Cup qualification playoffs is set for Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 a.m. ET. UEFA's World Cup qualifying playoffs will be contested on March 26 (semifinals) and March 31 (finals). Twelve European countries have already clinched a spot in the 2026 World Cup:

Ireland have kept their FIFA World Cup 2026 hopes alive with a stunning comeback win against Hungary on Sunday (November 16, 2025). Troy Parrott, the unheralded Ireland striker who sent Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal to a 2-0 loss on Thursday,

Preview Switzerland vs Republic of Ireland in the FIFA U-17 World Cup with TV info, start time, and key storylines ahead of kickoff.

In their last two World Cup qualifier matches, Portugal drew 2-2 with Hungary and lost 2-0 to Ireland, where Cristiano Ronaldo received a red card.