March 31 Finals Preview: Italy vs Bosnia, Kosovo vs Turkey, Sweden vs Poland, Denmark vs Czechia, Jamaica vs DR Congo, Bolivia vs Iraq
With two days until the six World Cup qualification finals on March 31, pre-match coverage dominated sports media. UEFA finals: Italy face Bosnia-Herzegovina in Zenica (Path A) — Italy are heavy favorites after their 2–0 semifinal win, with Bosnia advancing via penalties over Wales. Sweden meet Poland in Solna (Path B) — Gyökeres vs. Lewandowski is the marquee battle after Sweden's 3–1 semifinal win over Ukraine. Kosovo host Turkey in Pristina (Path C) — Turkey are favorites despite Kosovo's stunning 4–3 win over Slovakia. Denmark face Czechia in Prague (Path D) — Denmark are favorites after their 4–0 rout of North Macedonia. The Path C winner joins Group D with the USA, Paraguay, and Australia at the World Cup. In the FIFA intercontinental finals: Jamaica vs. DR Congo at Estadio Akron (Guadalajara) and Bolivia vs. Iraq at Estadio BBVA (Monterrey) — both matches completing the 48-team field. Iraq's arrival following overland travel via Jordan has been widely covered.
Sources
- T1 UEFA.com Official western
- T1 FIFA.com Official international
- T2 BBC Sport Major western
- T2 Al Jazeera Major international