The Sporting News is tracking live scores and results from the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff matches to determine the final six spots for UEFA and intercontinental teams.

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Iraq earned a hard-fought victory over Bolivia in the intercontinental playoff final to earn the 48th and final spot in the 2026 World Cup.

Turkey moved within one game of ending its long World Cup absence as Ferdi Kadioglu's second-half goal secured a 1-0 win over Romania in their playoff semi-final in Istanbul, following a moment of brilliance from Arda Guler.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup™ in North America is the 23rd edition of the biggest sporting event on the planet. The tournament is already full of firsts as it is the first to feature 48 teams and to be co-hosted by three countries (United States,

DR Congo defeated Jamaica, 1-0, in extra time in a winner-take-all World Cup playoff final at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Mexico, on Tuesday, March 31

Turkey defeated Kosovo 1-0 in a World Cup playoff on Tuesday, clinching a berth in Group D alongside the U.S. men's national team.

A late Viktor Gyökeres goal has sent Sweden through to their first World Cup finals appearance since 2018. Sweden claimed their place at the World Cup finals in dramatic circumstances as a Viktor Gyökeres goal two minutes from the end sent them into the tournament at Poland's expense.

Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the 2025 Club World Cup final. Cole Palmer scored twice in the first 30 minutes of game play. PSG's João Neves was removed from the game on a red card.

Mexico and Portugal played to a 0-0 draw in the 2026 international friendly at Estadio Azteca, in a competitive match ahead of the World Cup. Check out the highlights here.