The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa in the opening match in Mexico City. However, six qualification places are still to be decided through European and intercontinental playoffs.

The final lineup will be confirmed on Tuesday, with four European nations and two intercontinental playoff winners securing their spots at the tournament, which will be hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Among the key fixtures, the Kosovo national football team will host the Turkey national football team as they chase a historic first-ever World Cup qualification.

Meanwhile, the four-time champions Italy national football team, face a must-win match against Bosnia and Herzegovina to avoid missing out on a third consecutive tournament.

Elsewhere, teams such as the Iraq national football team, DR Congo national football team, Bolivia national football team, and Turkey are all aiming to end long absences from football’s biggest stage.

With six coveted places still available, the playoff finals promise high drama as nations battle for a ticket to the global showpiece.