UEFA Playoff Semifinals: Eight Nations Advance — Kosovo Stun Slovakia 4–3, Gyökeres Hat-trick for Sweden

All eight UEFA World Cup playoff semifinals were played on March 26, producing dramatic results. Italy beat Northern Ireland 2–0 (Path A, Tonali + Kean). Bosnia-Herzegovina eliminated Wales on penalties after a 1–1 AET draw (Path A). Sweden thrashed Ukraine 3–0 via a Viktor Gyökeres hat-trick (Path B). Poland defeated Albania 2–1 (Path B). Turkey edged Romania 1–0 through Kadioglu 53' (Güler assist) (Path C). Kosovo stunned Slovakia 4–3 in the day's biggest upset (Path C). Denmark routed North Macedonia 4–0 (Path D). Czechia beat Republic of Ireland 4–2 on penalties after 2–2 AET (Path D). All four Path finals are set for March 31.