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Every nation that has qualified for the 2026 World Cup: Only six playoff places remain
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Italy boss Gattuso getting ready for 'physical' playoff clash with Northern Ireland

World Cup playoffs drawn with Italy hosting Northern Ireland, Denmark & Sweden learn fates

Everything you need to know about the European Play-Offs for the 2026 World Cup

Northern Ireland beat Luxembourg to maintain strong home form ahead of World Cup playoffs

Slovakia snatch win over Northern Ireland in qualifier after two goals ruled out

Which European nations can qualify for the World Cup in the next round of matches?

Germany making encouraging progress during World Cup qualifiers, says Nagelsmann

Woltemade guides Germany past Northern Ireland to remain top of group

Northern Ireland move joint-top of Group A after World Cup qualifying win against Slovakia

Nick Woltemade not yet in Germany training after suffering flu

Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade to join Germany squad late due to illness

Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann targeting two wins to stay on course for World Cup

O'Neill admits disappointment as Northern Ireland beaten by Germany

Wirtz scores brilliant free-kick as Germany beat spirited Northern Ireland

Julian Nagelsmann plans changes to Germany team after shock loss at Slovakia

Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann admits World Cup title next year is the goal

Rudiger returns as Sane dropped from Germany squad for World Cup qualifiers

Voller reveals Havertz set to miss Germany's World Cup qualifiers in September

Extremely satisfied Riemer allows Kvistgaarden to join Under-21 squad for upcoming EURO

'There is one thing missing in my career': Eriksen wants glory with national team

Big surprises in Danish national team squad for upcoming friendlies

Danish coach suffers from stomach pain and nightmares after bitter defeat against Portugal

Denmark to test form against unusual opponents before World Cup qualification

Five-star Sweden restore pride with big win over Northern Ireland