Denmark Rout North Macedonia 4–0; Czechia Edge Ireland on Penalties — Path D Finals Set

Denmark and Czechia both advanced from the UEFA Path D World Cup playoff semifinals on March 26. Denmark thrashed North Macedonia 4–0 in Copenhagen — Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Højlund among the stars as Denmark delivered their most dominant performance of the qualifying cycle. Czechia defeated the Republic of Ireland 4–2 on penalties after a 2–2 draw (after extra time) in Prague. Denmark and Czechia meet in the Path D final on March 31 in Prague — with the winner joining Group A alongside co-host Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea at the 2026 World Cup.