UEFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Play-Off Fixtures & Times

World Cup Qualifiers: UEFA Fixtures Explained

This is your complete guide to all upcoming UEFA World Cup Qualifier fixtures. From the opening group stage matches to the final play-off games, our schedule is constantly updated to ensure you never miss a moment of the action. This page provides all the essential information you need to stay on the pulse of the European qualifiers.

How to Use the Fixtures Page

At a glance, our fixture list shows the date and kick-off times for every match. We have also included two key features to enhance your experience. Look for the headphone icon, which indicates that live audio commentary is available for that game. You can also click the star icon next to any fixture to set up real-time notifications for kick-off and key matchday events.

To get a deeper understanding of any match, simply click on it. A new window will open with detailed information. To explain, we will use the play-off match between Italy and Northern Ireland as an example:

• Info: Here you can find essential pre-match details, including the odds from various bookmakers to see who the favourite is. You will also see the stadium for the match, such as the Gewiss Stadium, and the name of the appointed head referee.


• Line-ups: As soon as the official team news is public, we publish the starting line-ups. This includes the formation of both teams—for instance, Italy lining up in their usual 3-5-2—and the players on the pitch, such as Mateo Retegui and Moise Kean leading the line. You will also find details on the bench players, suspensions, and any injuries.


• H2H: The head-to-head section shows the history of matches between the two nations. For example, you might see that in the last two times Northern Ireland were the home team, the result was 0-0, while Italy won their home fixtures 2-0 and 3-0. This gives you valuable insight into how the teams have fared against each other in the past.

Frequently Asked Questions about World Cup Qualifiers: UEFA Fixtures

How many matches are played in the UEFA World Cup qualification group stage?

The group stage consists of six groups of five teams and six groups of four teams. With each team playing the others in their group twice (home and away), a total of 192 matches are played during the qualification group stage.

Has any European national team participated in every World Cup?

No European nation has qualified for every single World Cup since the first tournament in 1930. The only country in the world to have achieved this remarkable feat is Brazil.

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