Final two spots at FIFA World Cup decided
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sweden have secured the final two places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with dramatic playoff victories sealing the last remaining spots in the expanded tournament.
Bosnia booked their place after defeating Italy 4-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Zenica, condemning the four-time world champions to a third consecutive World Cup absence. The hosts overturned an early deficit, with Haris Tabakovic forcing extra time before Esmir Bajraktarevic converted the decisive spot-kick in the shootout.
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The result marks Bosnia’s first World Cup appearance since 2014 and represents one of the most significant upsets of the qualification campaign.
The Dragons are paying 476.00 with football betting sites to win the World Cup but just reaching the 48-team, playoffs is an outstanding achievement for a country of just over three million people.
Elsewhere, Sweden confirmed their return to the global stage after Viktor Gyokeres struck a late winner against Poland, sealing progression via the European playoffs.
The Swedes are priced at 91.00 to win the Word Cup, a tournament they have never won, with their best result coming in 1958 when they lost the final to Brazil (5-2), an event famous for the emergence of Pele.
Spain is the current World Cup favourite at 5.00, ahead of England (5.50), France (7.00) and Argentina and Brazil, who are both priced at 9.00 to win the event.
The two results complete the final lineup for the 2026 tournament, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and feature an expanded 48-team field for the first time.
The World Cup is due to kick off on June 12 when Mexico host South Africa at Estadio Azteca, with the El Tri Color expected to account for the African team.
