Following the conclusion of the playoff matches, six teams have secured their spots in the World Cup finals after navigating the qualifying stage. They join those who previously reserved their places in the tournament, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July, featuring 48 nations.

Who qualified in the playoffs? The national teams of Sweden, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Czechia managed to cross over to the World Cup. Additionally, the Iraqi national team succeeded in snatching a qualification card at the expense of Bolivia, ascending to the World Cup after a 40-year absence. DR Congo also secured its qualification by overcoming Jamaica.

AND- For the third consecutive time, the Italian national team has failed to qualify for the World Cup in a disappointing surprise, following its loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties.

🏆 The participating teams are grouped as follows:

  • Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, and Czechia;
  • Group B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland;
  • Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland;
  • Group D: US, Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey;
  • Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador;
  • Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia;
  • Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand;
  • Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay;
  • Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, and Norway;
  • Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, and Jordan;
  • Group K: Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia;
  • Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama.