World Cup play-off draw analysis: Will Italy and other European hopefuls be happy with their path?

Italy's team manager Gianluigi Buffon, left, and head coach Gennaro Gattuso at the World Cup play-off draw on Thursday ...

Italy face Northern Ireland in European playoffs, Sweden meet Ukraine

Italy will face Northern Ireland in the European playoffs in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup while Sweden meet ...

How to watch 2026 World Cup European play-off draw: What to know, teams qualified, time and more

The FIFA 2026 World Cup Final Draw will take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.