World Cup 2026 play-off finals & top International Friendlies schedule

The journey to the 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its climax today, March 31, 2026. Six final tickets are up for grabs across the European (UEFA) and Inter-confederation play-offs.

World Cup 2026 play-off finals & top International Friendlies schedule

UEFA Play-off Finals (4 Slots)

After the semi-finals on March 26, eight European nations remain. The winners of these four single-leg matches will qualify directly for the World Cup.

Match Time (GMT) Venue
Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Italy 18:45 Zenica, Bosnia
Sweden vs. Poland 18:45 Stockholm, Sweden
Kosovo vs. Turkey 18:45 Pristina, Kosovo
Czech Republic vs. Denmark 18:45 Prague, Czech Rep.

Inter-confederation Play-off Finals

Hosted in Mexico, these two matches will determine the final two teams to join the global showpiece.

Match Time (GMT) Venue
DR Congo vs. Jamaica 21:00 (Mar 31) Guadalajara, Mexico
Iraq vs. Bolivia 03:00 (Apr 1) Monterrey, Mexico

International Friendlies (March 31 – April 1)

While the play-offs take center stage, several heavyweights are in action today as they fine-tune their squads for the upcoming tournament.

Today’s Featured Matches (March 31)

  • South Africa vs. Panama – 17:30 GMT
  • Morocco vs. Switzerland – 18:00 GMT
  • England vs. Japan – 19:45 GMT
  • Netherlands vs Ecuador – 19:45 GMT
  • Spain vs. Egypt – 20:00 GMT
  • USA vs. Portugal – 23:00 GMT
  • Argentina vs. Zambia – 23:15 GMT

Tomorrow’s Featured Matches (April 1)

  • Brazil vs. Croatia – 00:00 GMT
  • Mexico vs. Belgium – 01:00 GMT

How to Watch

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