DR Congo, Turkey, Sweden Qualify for 2026 World Cup

In the latest developments regarding the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, DR Congo confirmed their place by defeating Jamaica 1-0, with Axel Tuanzebe scoring the decisive goal in extra time. Turkey ended a 24-year absence from the World Cup by securing a 1-0 victory over Kosovo.

Sweden also booked their spot in the tournament with a narrow 3-2 win against Poland. Additionally, Bosnia and Herzegovina progressed after defeating Italy in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.

Czechia secured qualification by overcoming Denmark in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw. The final qualification slot will be determined when Iraq faces Bolivia in the last playoff fixture scheduled for Wednesday.

The results have led to traditional European teams like Italy and Poland failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, marking a major upset in the qualification stage.