Ukraine national team have discovered their route to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after today’s European play-off draw. In the semi-final, Ukraine will face Sweden — a tense matchup that promises high stakes and tight margins.

If Serhiy Rebrov’s side progress to the final, they will meet the winner of the tie between Poland and Albania. Importantly, Ukraine will play both the semi-final and the potential final on home soil, a significant advantage at this stage of qualifying.

European World Cup 2026 Play-Off Draw

Semi-Finals

Italy vs Northern Ireland
Ukraine vs Sweden
Turkey vs Romania
Denmark vs North Macedonia

Wales vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
Poland vs Albania
Slovakia vs Kosovo
Czech Republic vs Ireland

Finals

Wales/Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Italy/Northern Ireland
Ukraine/Sweden vs Poland/Albania
Slovakia/Kosovo vs Turkey/Romania
Czech Republic/Ireland vs Denmark/North Macedonia

The semi-finals will be played on 26 March, with the decisive finals scheduled for 31 March.