European World Cup qualifying playoff results

Italy secured a 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland in Bergamo, advancing to the final stage of the World Cup playoffs with goals from Tonali in the 56th minute and Kean in the 80th minute. Sweden defeated Ukraine 3-1 on neutral ground in Spain, with Gyökeres scoring a hat-trick and Ponomarenko netting a consolation goal for Ukraine in stoppage time; Sweden will now face Poland in the final. Kosovo achieved a 4-3 victory against Slovakia in Bratislava to reach the playoff final against Turkey, who advanced by beating Romania 1-0. The match between Kosovo and Slovakia saw goals from Valient, Hodža, Haraslín, Asllani, Muslija, Haziri, and a late goal by Strelec. Sources provide conflicting accounts regarding the final score of the Kosovo-Slovakia match, with some reports citing 4-3 and others citing 4-2, though both acknowledge Kosovo's advancement. These matches determine the participants for the final qualifying spots in the European zone for the upcoming World Cup.