World Cup play-offs explained: How Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland can still qualify for tournament
- Posted on November 19, 2025
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World Cup play-offs explained: How Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland can still qualify for tournament

Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup through play-offs in March; the draw will take place on Thursday at 12pm UK time; Italy, Denmark and Turkey among top seeds in draw; four European nations will reach tournament via play-offs