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Robert Lewandowski signaled he may have played his last game for Poland after narrowly missing out on a World Cup spot.

Italy missed out on another World Cup, while Sweden, Czechia and Türkiye have also booked their spots for this summer's tournament in North America.

The last six World Cup berths will be decided on Tuesday in six winner-take-all games. Which teams will complete the lineup for this summer's finals?

Sweden beat Poland 3-2 thanks to a late Viktor Gyökeres goal to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Enjoy all the moments from Thursday's 2026 World Cup European playoffs as sixteen teams look to qualify for four spots at this summer's tournament.

The Republic of Ireland left it late to qualify for the playoffs where, this week, the final six spots at the 2026 World Cup -- four from Europe, two from the intercontinental playoff -- will be clinched. Here's what to watch for.

Barcelona are considering offering Robert Lewandowski a contract extension to remain at the Camp Nou for at least another season but only on reduced wages, sources have told ESPN.

The draw is complete for the 2026 World Cup! What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all go down? We asked ESPN's writers to break down each group, highlight the storylines and make their predictions.

For Wales, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, their path to the 2026 World Cup is now clear. Follow ESPN for the latest news and reaction.

Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but would then need to win on the road to reach its first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.