The four final matches of the European World Cup qualifiers have concluded: Bosnia, Sweden, Turkey, and Czech Republic advance, while Italy is eliminated.

All four finals in the European World Cup qualifiers have concluded. The two highest-valued teams are out, Italy has missed three consecutive World Cups, Denmark's myth is broken, while Bosnia, Sweden, Turkey, and Czech Republic have secured Europe's final four spots for the 2026 USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup.

European playoff Group A final: Ten-man Italy 1-1, lost 1-4 in penalty shootout to Bosnia!

In this match, Bastoni was red-carded, and the Inter Milan group underperformed. Since Italy played with one man less for up to 80 minutes including extra time, they were completely overwhelmed. Italy survived extra time but could not survive the penalty shootout, missing three consecutive World Cups. Italian football has completely declined, and Serie A has fallen to the bottom among the top five leagues. Apart from Tonali, even Four-Star Italy lacks star players; their main striker is the naturalized Argentine Retegui playing in Saudi Arabia. Let's describe Italian football with a sigh!

Congratulations to Bosnia for reaching the World Cup again after 12 years, their second time in history; the last time they played in a World Cup was the 2014 Brazil World Cup. Bosnia will enter World Cup Group B, grouped with host Canada, Switzerland, and Qatar.

European World Cup qualifiers Group B final: Sweden 3-2 Poland!

In this match, Jørgensen scored the winning goal in the 88th minute, and Elanga contributed! What does it matter if they were bottom in the group stage? Sweden held a playoff spot, and with Isak injured, Arsenal forward Jørgensen scored consecutive goals, carrying Sweden smoothly into the 2026 World Cup. Sweden will enter World Cup Group F, grouped with Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia.

European World Cup qualifiers Group C final: Czech Republic 5-3 Denmark in penalty shootout!

In this match, Højlund and Jensen missed penalties, Kovar saved! Eriksen could not have his final World Cup dance! Congratulations to Czech Republic for returning to the World Cup after 20 years! Czech Republic enters Group A in the group stage, grouped with host Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea.

European World Cup qualifiers Group D final: Turkey 1-0 Kosovo!

In this match, Aktürkoğlu scored the winning goal! Congratulations to Turkey for qualifying for the World Cup main tournament again after 24 years! Turkey last participated in the World Cup in 2002, when they were grouped with China's national team and ultimately finished third. Turkey enters Group D in the group stage, grouped with host USA, Paraguay, and Australia.