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March 31 Finals Preview: Italy vs Bosnia, Kosovo vs Turkey, Sweden vs Poland, Denmark vs Czechia, Jamaica vs DR Congo, Bolivia vs Iraq

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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.

  • T1 UEFA.com Official western
  • T1 FIFA.com Official international
  • T2 BBC Sport Major western
  • T2 Al Jazeera Major international