European World Cup 2026 play-off semi-finals

Massive night for Wales and both Irelands! Check out the latest odds, kick-off times, and expert analysis for the World Cup 2026 play-offs.

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Last Updated: 2 June 2026

Everything you need to know about the European World Cup 2026 play-off semi-finals. With England and Scotland already qualified, the focus shifts to Wales and Northern Ireland’s quest to join them.

Format: Single-leg knockout. Extra time and penalties if level after 90 minutes. Winners advance to the finals on 31 March.

🇬🇧 British & Irish Focus

Wales vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Kick-off: 19:45 UK Time
  • Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
  • Context: Craig Bellamy’s side looks to break a historical duck against Bosnia (0 wins in 4 previous meetings). Bellamy remains “very optimistic” after identifying tactical weaknesses in the visitors.
MarketWalesDrawBosnia
90 Mins (1X2)17/2012/57/2
To Qualify2/5—7/4

Italy vs Northern Ireland

  • Kick-off: 19:45 UK Time
  • Context: A massive task for Michael O’Neill’s “Green and White Army” against the four-time champions. However, Northern Ireland haven’t conceded against Italy in seven matches dating back to 1961 (5 wins, 2 draws).
MarketItalyDrawN. Ireland
90 Mins (1X2)2/79/210/1
To Qualify1/8—5/1

Czechia vs Republic of Ireland

  • Kick-off: 19:45 UK Time
  • Context: Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men arrive with momentum following a win over Portugal. They must overcome a tough record in Czechia, where the hosts have won the last three head-to-heads.
MarketCzechiaDrawRep. Ireland
90 Mins (1X2)1/112/514/5
To Qualify1/2—6/4

All odds were taken from bet365 at 3.30pm on Tuesday 24th.

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Remaining Semi-Finals

Early Kick-off (17:00 UK Time)

Turkey vs Romania (Path C)

  • Context: Romania’s 80-year-old manager Mircea Lucescu returns to familiar territory, having previously managed Turkey, Galatasaray, and Beşiktaş.
MarketTurkeyDrawRomania
90 Mins (1X2)4/114/113/2
To Qualify1/6—4/1

Late Kick-offs (19:45 UK Time)

Denmark vs North Macedonia (Path D)

  • Context: Denmark seeks redemption following a poor run. North Macedonia debuts new manager Goce Sedloski.
  • Odds: Denmark (3/10) | Draw (17/4) | N. Macedonia (10/1)
  • To Qualify: Denmark (1/8) | N. Macedonia (5/1)

Ukraine vs Sweden (Path B)

  • Venue: Valencia, Spain.
  • Context: Sweden is missing Alexander Isak and Dejan Kulusevski through injury, placing the scoring burden on Arsenal’s Viktor Gyökeres.
  • Odds: Ukraine (9/5) | Draw (9/4) | Sweden (31/20)
  • To Qualify: Ukraine (1/1) | Sweden (3/4)

Poland vs Albania (Path B)

  • Context: Poland holds a dominant 10 wins from 15 games, but Sylvinho’s Albania remains a stubborn opponent.
  • Odds: Poland (7/10) | Draw (5/2) | Albania (19/4)
  • To Qualify: Poland (3/10) | Albania (12/5)

Slovakia vs Kosovo (Path C)

  • Context: A first-ever official meeting. Kosovo is unbeaten in five matches; Slovakia is battling recent injury issues.
  • Odds: Slovakia (11/10) | Draw (9/4) | Kosovo (27/10)
  • To Qualify: Slovakia (8/15) | Kosovo (11/8)

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