UEFA Confirms Pots for 2026 World Cup Playoffs
Following the conclusion of the main qualifying series on Tuesday night, the pots have been finalized as follows:”
Pot 1: Italy, Ukraine, Turkey, Denmark
Pot 2: Wales, Slovakia, Poland, Czech Republic
Pot 3: Kosovo, Republic of Ireland, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania
Pot 4: Romania, Northern Ireland, Sweden, North Macedonia
“The one-legged semi-finals will be hosted by the team from the higher-ranked pot.”
In the semi-finals,
Pot 1 will face Pot 4,
Pot 2 clashes with Pot 3.
The winners of these matches will then meet in a path final to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.”
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