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How do World Cup playoffs work? Explaining format, pathway for teams and more for UEFA, intercontinental versions

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As countries all around the world hope to be amongst the 48 nations participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the final spots in the tournament field are being filled.

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Now that the World Cup draw has been completed and 42 of the 48 nations have cemented their places at the final tournament, there are just the six playoff participants yet to be determined to fill out the field.

Those places will be filled by the UEFA and intercontinental playoffs, which take place just three months before the World Cup commences in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The Sporting News details all you need to know about the playoffs, including who will participate, how they qualified, and the format by which the competition will be contested.

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What are the World Cup playoffs?

The World Cup playoffs are two mini-tournaments that offer certain teams another route into the finals if they failed to qualify automatically.

There are two different World Cup playoffs: one for European (UEFA) teams, and another comprising nations from different confederations (the intercontinental playoffs).

Since UEFA gets 16 spots at the newly expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup, they have their own playoff tournament for the last of those four places. The rest of the world, meanwhile, contests an inter-confederation playoff to determine the final two participants at the tournament.

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The winners of the six different playoff pathways were assigned to Pot 4 for the World Cup group-stage draw in December, meaning they can expect to face a more difficult tournament than if they had qualified automatically.

UEFA playoffs

In UEFA World Cup qualifying for 2026, there were 54 participants hoping to secure one of Europe’s 16 places at the competition.

Those 54 nations were spread out between 12 groups. While the group winner advanced to the World Cup automatically, the runners-up were placed in a knockout bracket along with a few UEFA Nations League qualifiers to determine four more participants.

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FIFA intercontinental playoffs

The intercontinental playoffs, officially known as either the inter-confederation playoffs or the World Cup playoff tournament, is the final pathway for teams hoping to qualify for the World Cup.

Started in 1998 as a one-off matchup between an Asian and Oceania qualifier, it has grown gradually into the six-team tournament it is today. The 2026 edition comprises one nation from the AFC, CAF, CONMEBOL and OFC confederations, and two from CONCACAF.

Each four-year cycle, as the format of World Cup qualification shifts with the times, the intercontinental playoffs also change slightly to fit the back-end of the qualifying system.

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How do the playoffs work?

The UEFA and intercontinental editions have different entry methods, and the European version has a larger field, but each is essentially the same format: a single-elimination tournament in which teams will compete to reach a final, the winners of which will qualify for the World Cup.

2026 UEFA playoffs format

The second-place teams in each of the 16 UEFA qualifying groups advance to the playoffs, along with the four best-ranked group winners from the latest UEFA Nations League who failed to qualify automatically for the World Cup.

The teams are split into four pathways, each with four teams, contesting a four-team mini-bracket to determine the final qualifiers.

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Both semifinals and finals are single-elimination matches, with extra time and penalties used if necessary to determine a winner. The host of each path’s final was chosen by a random draw. The seeded teams play their semifinals at home.

Pathway 1

Semifinal

Date

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Time (ET)

Match

Location

March 26

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2:45 p.m.

Italy vs. Northern Ireland

New Balance Arena (Bergamo, Italy)

March 26

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2:45 p.m.

Wales vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina

Cardiff City Stadium (Cardiff, Wales)

Final

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Date

Time (ET)

Match

Location

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March 31

2:45 p.m.

Wales/Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Italy/N. Ireland

TBD (Wales/Bosnia & Herzegovina winner host)

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Pathway 2

Semifinal

Date

Time (ET)

Match

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Location

March 26

2:45 p.m.

Ukraine vs. Sweden

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Estadi Ciutat de Valencia (Valencia, Spain)

March 26

2:45 p.m.

Poland vs. Albania

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PGE Narodowy (Warsaw, Poland)

Final

Date

Time (ET)

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Match

Location

March 31

2:45 p.m.

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Ukraine/Sweden vs. Poland/Albania

TBD (Ukraine/Sweden winner host)

Pathway 3

Semifinal

Date

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Time (ET)

Match

Location

March 26

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12 p.m.

Turkey vs. Romania

Besiktas Stadyumu (Istanbul, Turkey)

March 26

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2:45 p.m.

Slovakia vs. Kosovo

Tehelne pole (Bratislava, Slovakia)

Final

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Date

Time (ET)

Match

Location

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March 31

2:45 p.m.

Slovakia/Kosovo vs. Turkey/Romania

TBD (Slovakia/Kosovo winner host)

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Pathway 4

Semifinal

Date

Time (ET)

Match

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Location

March 26

2:45 p.m.

Denmark vs. North Macedonia

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Parken (Copenhagen, Denmark)

March 26

2:45 p.m.

Czechia vs. Rep. of Ireland

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Fortuna Arena (Prague-Vrsovice, Czechia)

Final

Date

Time (ET)

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Match

Location

March 31

2:45 p.m.

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Czechia/Rep. of Ireland vs. Denmark/N. Macedonia

TBD (Czechia/Rep. of Ireland winner host)

2026 intercontinental playoffs format

The six participants were broken into two three-team brackets, with each bracket producing one qualifier.

The brackets were filled out by the draw, which took place on November 20 at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.

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Teams were seeded based on FIFA ranking, with the top two seeds earning a bye to their bracket’s final, while the other four teams contest the semifinals.

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Pathway 1

Semifinal

Date

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Time (ET)

Match

Location

March 26

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7 p.m.

New Caledonia vs. Jamaica

Estadio Akron (Guadalajara)

Final

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Date

Time (ET)

Match

Location

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March 31

2 p.m.

DR Congo vs. Semifinal winner

Estadio Akron (Guadalajara)

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Pathway 2

Semifinal

Date

Time (ET)

Match

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Location

March 26

1 p.m.

Bolivia vs. Suriname

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Estadio BBVA (Monterrey)

Final

Date

Time (ET)

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Match

Location

March 31

8 p.m.

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Iraq vs. Semifinal winner

Estadio BBVA (Monterrey)

Which teams are playing in the World Cup playoffs?

Six teams will contest the 2026 FIFA intercontinental playoff, producing the final two World Cup participants. In the UEFA edition, 16 teams will compete for another two spots in the tournament proper.

Teams in UEFA playoffs

In the UEFA playoffs, the 12 group runners-up are joined by four qualifiers from the UEFA Nations League.

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First up are the highest-ranked group winners yet to qualify, from League A all the way down to League D. If there are fewer than four of those remaining yet to qualify, they move to the highest-ranked group runners-up from the Nations League.

Nation

Qualified via

FIFA rank

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Slovakia

Group A runner-up

44

Kosovo

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Group B runner-up

79

Denmark

Group C runner-up

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21

Ukraine

Group D runner-up

30

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Turkey

Group E runner-up

25

Rep. of Ireland

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Group F runner-up

59

Poland

Group G runner-up

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34

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Group H runner-up

71

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Italy

Group I runner-up

13

Wales

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Group J runner-up

35

Albania

Group K runner-up

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63

Czechia

Group L runner-up

43

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Romania

UEFA Nations League

49

Sweden

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UEFA Nations League

42

Northern Ireland

UEFA Nations League

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69

North Macedonia

UEFA Nations League

65

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Teams in intercontinental playoffs

Each confederation will produce one participant, while CONCACAF will have two. The below table details how they qualified for this phase.

Nation

Confederation

Qualified via

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FIFA rank

Iraq

AFC

AFC playoff winner

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58

DR Congo

CAF

CAF playoff winner

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48

Jamaica

CONCACAF

Highest-ranking group runner-up

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70

Suriname

CONCACAF

Second highest-ranking group runner-up

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123

Bolivia

CONMEBOL

Seventh-place finisher

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76

New Caledonia

OFC

Qualifying tournament runner-up

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150

When are the World Cup playoffs?

Both the UEFA and intercontinental playoffs will be contested in the March FIFA international window.

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All semifinals are on March 26, with the finals on March 31.

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At the conclusion of these events, all 48 World Cup participants for the 2026 tournament will be confirmed.

Where are the World Cup playoffs played?

In the UEFA playoffs, the seeded teams play their semifinals at home. The home teams for the finalists are determined by a draw conducted in advance.

This is different to how the inter-confederation playoffs are staged.

Traditionally, the FIFA intercontinental playoffs are hosted by the same host nation that the coming World Cup will be contested in.

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With the 2026 World Cup set to be played across three countries (USA, Canada, and Mexico), FIFA confirmed what the governor of Mexican province Nuevo Leon, Samuel Garcia gave away a month prior — that the intercontinental playoffs will be held in Mexico.

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Two venues will hold two matches each — Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, and Estadio BBVA in Monterrey.

Where will the playoff winners be drawn at the World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on December 6, 2025 set the matchups for the 2026 tournament.

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With the playoff participants not yet known at the time of the draw, all playoff winners were entered into Pot 4 and drawn accordingly.

The UEFA playoff winners were drawn into groups A, B, D, and F. The intercontinental playoff winners were drawn into groups I and K.

Group A table

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Team

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PTS

GP

W

L

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D

GF

GA

GD

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1.

Mexico

0

0

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0

0

0

0

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0

0

2.

South Africa

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0

0

0

0

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0

0

0

0

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3.

South Korea

0

0

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0

0

0

0

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0

0

4.

UEFA Playoff D

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0

0

0

0

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0

0

0

0

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The UEFA Playoff D qualifier will be either Czechia, Republic of Ireland, Denmark, or North Macedonia

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Group A fixtures

Date

Time (ET)

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Match

Location

Thu, Jun. 11

3 p.m.

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Mexico vs. South Africa

Mexico City Stadium (Mexico City, MEX)

Thu, Jun. 11

10 p.m.

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South Korea vs. UEFA Playoff D winner

Estadio Guadalajara (Guadalajara, MEX)

Thu, Jun. 18

12 p.m.

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UEFA Playoff D winner vs. South Africa

Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA)

Thu, Jun. 18

9 p.m.

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Mexico vs. South Korea

Estadio Guadalajara (Guadalajara, MEX)

Wed, Jun. 24

9 p.m.

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UEFA Playoff D winner vs. Mexico

Mexico City Stadium (Mexico City, MEX)

Wed, Jun. 24

9 p.m.

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South Africa vs. South Korea

Estadio Monterrey (Monterrey, MEX)

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Group B table

Pos

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PTS

GP

W

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L

D

GF

GA

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GD

1.

Canada

0

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0

0

0

0

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0

0

0

2.

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UEFA Playoff A

0

0

0

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0

0

0

0

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0

3.

Qatar

0

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0

0

0

0

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0

0

0

4.

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Switzerland

0

0

0

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0

0

0

0

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0

The UEFA Playoff A qualifier will be either Italy, Wales, Northern Ireland, or Bosnia & Herzegovina

Group B fixtures

Date

Time (ET)

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Match

Location

Fri, Jun. 12

3 p.m.

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Canada vs. UEFA Playoff A winner

BMO Field (Toronto, CAN)

Sat, Jun. 13

3 p.m.

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Qatar vs. Switzerland

Levi’s Stadium (San Francisco, CA)

Thu, Jun. 18

3 p.m.

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UEFA Playoff A winner vs. Switzerland

SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)

Thu, Jun. 18

6 p.m.

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Canada vs. Qatar

BC Place (Vancouver, CAN)

Wed, Jun. 24

3 p.m.

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Switzerland vs. Canada

BC Place (Vancouver, CAN)

Wed, Jun. 24

3 p.m.

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UEFA Playoff A winner vs. Qatar

Lumen Field (Seattle, WA)

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Group D table

Pos

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Team

PTS

GP

W

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L

D

GF

GA

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GD

1.

United States

0

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0

0

0

0

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0

0

0

2.

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Paraguay

0

0

0

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0

0

0

0

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0

3.

Australia

0

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0

0

0

0

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0

0

0

4.

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UEFA Playoff C

0

0

0

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0

0

0

0

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0

The UEFA Playoff C qualifier will be either Slovakia, Turkey, Kosovo, or Romania

Group D fixtures

Date

Time (ET)

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Match

Location

Fri, Jun. 12

9 p.m.

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United States vs. Paraguay

SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)

Sat, Jun. 13

12 a.m.

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Australia vs. UEFA Playoff C Winner

BC Place (Vancouver, CAN)

Sat, Jun. 20

12 a.m.

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UEFA Playoff C Winner vs. Paraguay

Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, CA)

Fri, Jun. 19

3 p.m.

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United States vs. Australia

Lumen Field (Seattle, WA)

Thu, Jun. 25

10 p.m.

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UEFA Playoff C Winner vs. United States

SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)

Thu, Jun. 25

10 p.m.

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Paraguay vs. Australia

Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, CA)

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Group F table

Pos

Team

PTS

GP

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W

L

D

GF

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GA

GD

1.

Netherlands

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0

0

0

0

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0

0

0

0

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2.

Japan

0

0

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0

0

0

0

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0

0

3.

UEFA Playoff B

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0

0

0

0

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0

0

0

0

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4.

Tunisia

0

0

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0

0

0

0

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0

0

The UEFA Playoff B qualifier will be either Ukraine, Sweden, Poland, or Albania

Group F fixtures

Date

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Time (ET)

Match

Location

Sun, Jun. 14

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4 p.m.

Netherlands vs. Japan

AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX)

Sun, Jun. 14

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10 p.m.

UEFA Playoff B Winner vs. Tunisia

Estadio BBVA (Monterrey, MEX)

Sat, Jun. 20

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1 p.m.

Tunisia vs. Japan

Estadio BBVA (Monterrey, MEX)

Sat, Jun. 20

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12 a.m.

Netherlands vs. UEFA Playoff B Winner

NRG Stadium (Houston, TX)

Thu, Jun. 25

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7 p.m.

Tunisia vs. Netherlands

AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX)

Thu, Jun. 25

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7 p.m.

Japan vs. UEFA Playoff B Winner

Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO)

Group I table

Pos

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Team

PTS

GP

W

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L

D

GF

GA

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GD

1.

France

0

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0

0

0

0

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0

0

0

2.

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Senegal

0

0

0

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0

0

0

0

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0

3.

FIFA Playoff 2

0

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0

0

0

0

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0

0

0

4.

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Norway

0

0

0

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0

0

0

0

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0

The FIFA Intercontinental Playoff 2 qualifier will be either Iraq, Bolivia, or Suriname.

Group I fixtures

Date

Time (ET)

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Match

Location

Tue, Jun. 16

3 p.m.

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France vs. Senegal

MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)

Tue, Jun. 16

6 p.m.

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FIFA Playoff 2 Winner vs. Norway

Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA)

Mon, Jun. 22

5 p.m.

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France vs. Playoff 2 Winner

Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA)

Mon, Jun. 22

8 p.m.

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Norway vs. Senegal

MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)

Fri, Jun. 26

3 p.m.

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Norway vs. France

Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA)

Fri, Jun. 26

3 p.m.

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Senegal vs. FIFA Playoff 2 Winner

BMO Field (Toronto, CAN)

Group K table

Pos

Team

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PTS

GP

W

L

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D

GF

GA

GD

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1.

Portugal

0

0

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0

0

0

0

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0

0

2.

FIFA Playoff 1

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0

0

0

0

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0

0

0

0

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3.

Uzbekistan

0

0

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0

0

0

0

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0

0

4.

Colombia

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0

0

0

0

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0

0

0

0

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The FIFA Intercontinental Playoff 1 qualifier will be either DR Congo, Jamaica, or New Caledonia.

Group K fixtures

Date

Time (ET)

Match

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Location

Fri, Jun. 17

1 p.m.

Portugal vs. TBD

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NRG Stadium (Houston, TX)

Fri, Jun. 17

10 p.m.

Uzbekistan vs. Colombia

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Estadio Azteca (Mexico City, MEX)

Tue, Jun. 23

1 p.m.

Portugal vs. Uzbekistan

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NRG Stadium (Houston, TX)

Tue, Jun. 23

10 p.m.

Colombia vs. TBD

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Estadio Akron (Guadalajara, MEX)

Sat, Jun. 27

7:30 p.m.

Colombia vs. Portugal

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Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL)

Sat, Jun. 27

7:30 p.m.

TBD vs. Uzbekistan

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA)

World Cup playoff history, past results

UEFA playoffs

UEFA has been using a playoff system since 2010, when they were removed from contention at the intercontinental playoff and broken off into their own system.

In the first iteration of the UEFA playoff, eight teams qualified and were matched up by random draw in four two-legged pairings to determine the four qualifiers. It remained this way until the 2022 cycle when it was changed to the current format.

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While there were only three playoff qualifiers at in 2022, that has been moved to four with the expansion to 48 teams for the 2026 competition.

Year

Qualifier

Defeated in Final

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2010

France

Rep. of Ireland

Portugal

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Bosnia & Herzegovina

Greece

Ukraine

Slovenia

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Russia

2014

Portugal

Sweden

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France

Ukraine

Greece

Romania

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Croatia

Iceland

2018

Switzerland

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Northern Ireland

Croatia

Greece

Denmark

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Rep. of Ireland

Sweden

Italy

2022

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Wales

Ukraine

Poland

Sweden

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Portugal

North Macedonia

Intercontinental playoffs

This is the first year that six teams will participate in the intercontinental playoff.

The first edition of the intercontinental playoff was just two teams, as Iran and Australia matched up for a two-legged playoff to determine the final World Cup participant.

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From 2002 all the way until 2022, the intercontinental playoff saw four teams participate, pushing for two qualifying spots.

Year

Qualifier

Confederation

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1998

Iran*

AFC

2002

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Rep. of Ireland

UEFA

Uruguay

CONMEBOL

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2006

Trinidad & Tobago

CONCACAF

Australia

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OFC

2010

New Zealand

OFC

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Uruguay

CONMEBOL

2014

Uruguay

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CONMEBOL

Mexico

CONCACAF

2018

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Australia

AFC

Peru

CONMEBOL

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2022

Australia

AFC

Costa Rica

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CONCACAF

* Progressed via away goals rule after 3-3 aggregate draw

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Fudd played 18 minutes off the bench, scoring three points — the lowest ever by a No. 1 overall pick in a WNBA debut.

Wings coach Jose Fernandez addressed Fudd’s performance after the game, encouraging the rookie to, “Keep doing what she’s doing, it’s her first year in the league. We got five really talented backcourt players.”

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In addition to Fudd, Dallas’ backcourt features last year’s top draft pick Paige Bueckers, last season’s No. 12 overall pick Aziaha James, four-time All-Star Arike Ogunbowale and starting guard Odyssey Sims.

Until Saturday, Kelsey Plum held the record for the lowest-scoring debut by a No. 1 pick. Selected first overall by the then-San Antonio Stars in 2017, she scored just four points in her debut. The Stars relocated to Las Vegas in 2018 and was subsequently rebranded as the Aces.

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Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd warms up before the game against the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 9, 2026. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Despite the slow start to her first season in the league, Plum ended the year with All-Rookie team honors. In the years since, she’s been named to four All-Star teams and won two championships with the Aces.

The Wings’ decision to take Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick drew controversy, raising questions about whether Bueckers’ personal relationship with her influenced the selection. Late last month, Bueckers said last month it did not.

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Azzi Fudd poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected first overall by the Dallas Wings during the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed in New York City on April 13, 2026. (Angelina Katsanis/Getty Images)

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“Azzi Fudd was the No. 1 draft pick because she earned it, and it had nothing to do with me and everything to do with who she is as a human being, who she is as a basketball player,” Bueckers said, according to ESPN.

Neither Bueckers nor Fudd has publicly updated their relationship status since the April draft.

“Quite frankly, I believe me and Azzi’s personal relationship is nobody’s business but our own,” Bueckers also said in April. “And what we choose to share is completely up to us.”

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Next up, the Wings play their home opener on Tuesday when they host the Atlanta Dream.

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What it was like to reintroduce Anthony Kim to modern equipment

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The game Anthony Kim left in 2012 and then returned to in 2024 was very different, and perhaps no aspect was more different than the equipment.

Back in 2012, TaylorMade was still selling a white driver, Callaway just released their first adjustable one, Fujikura was still six years from releasing Ventus and Nike was still making golf clubs. Not to mention the practice of fitting had advanced leaps and

Needless to say, Kim did a lot of catching up between then and his breakthrough win earlier this year in Australia.

With Kim returning on LIV Golf, lot of that re-education fell to Ben Giunta, the owner of the Tour Van, LIV Golf’s lone Tour Truck. On this week’s episode of GOLF’s Fully Equipped, Giunta reflected on what it was like to reintroduce Anthony Kim to modern equipment.

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Giunta worked with Kim previously back when he worked as the Nike Tour rep and Kim was coming up as a young player.

“I remember walking down, we were at Doral, and I was walking across the range and about halfway down the range, he sees me and throws his arms out,” Giunta said. “The funniest part actually is I still wear a bunch of Nike garb… He thought I still worked for Nike.”

After the two shared a laugh, they got to work and Giunta brought out a “this orange box” to watch him hit balls on the range.

“And he’s like, what the hell is this? Yeah, like he had no idea. He didn’t know anything about numbers,” Giunta said. Kim had never used a Trackman before.

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Kim had always relied on his feel and watching ball flight to determine if equipment was working because launch monitors simply weren’t as useful as they are now.

But he and Giunta slowly got to work as Kim got back into the swing of playing regular competitive golf. As Kim got more in the groove, his speed came back and even increased, resulting in more changes to his bag.

It eventually culminated in his win at LIV Golf Adelaide in February.

For more from Giunta and co-hosts Johnny Wunder and Jake Morrow, listen to the full episode of GOLF’s Fully Equipped here, or watch it below.

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Arsenal Eye Premier League Title Boost Against West Ham

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Arsenal will continue their Premier League title chase when they face West Ham United in a London derby on Sunday at the London Stadium.

Arsenal head into the match full of confidence after reaching the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in 20 years.

The Gunners defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 to secure a 2-1 aggregate victory in the semi-final.

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Manager Mikel Arteta and his players are also leading the Premier League title race after Manchester City played a dramatic 3-3 draw with Everton.

Arsenal are now five points ahead of City, although Pep Guardiola’s side still have a game in hand.

The North London club also defeated Fulham 3-0 in their last league game and are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.

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Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been one of the team’s standout players this season.

The Swedish forward has scored 21 goals and provided three assists in 51 appearances in his first season with the Gunners. He also has 14 Premier League goals this campaign.

Arsenal’s defence has also improved in recent weeks, conceding just one goal in their last four games.

Meanwhile, West Ham are battling to avoid relegation after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Brentford last weekend.

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Coach Nuno Espirito Santo knows his side must start winning quickly to improve their survival hopes.

The Hammers have conceded 61 goals in 35 league matches this season, making them one of the weakest defensive teams in the division.

Despite their struggles, West Ham received positive news as Nuno confirmed that all his players are fit and available for the match.

Arsenal, however, could still miss defender Jurrien Timber, who is recovering from injury, while captain Martin Odegaard is also battling a knee problem.

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A victory for Arsenal would strengthen their hopes of winning their first Premier League title in 22 years.

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Vikings Now Have the Best WR Room in the NFL

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The Minnesota Vikings took their time courting Jauan Jennings. He had made it known this offseason that he was looking for money that paid him like a top-two wide receiver on a team. The Vikings moved around cap space, but they still smartly weren’t going to break the bank.

On Thursday night, Jennings came to his senses and decided that working with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison put him in a really great spot. Now, as the third wide receiver in a dynamic Kevin O’Connell offense, the Vikings have the best trio in the sport.

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In recent seasons, the Vikings’ third wide receiver has been either K.J. Osborn or Jalen Nailor. Both are no longer in purple, and each used their elevated exposure with Minnesota to secure a warranted payday. Jennings represents a significantly higher bar than either of them, which is why his deal can be worth up to $13 million.

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Minnesota is getting a dynamic talent in Jennings. He operated in a Kyle Shanahan offense that asked him to do a lot for the San Francisco 49ers. With Brandon Aiyuk pouting all of last season, Jennings had plenty of runway to operate on his own.

Not only is Jennings a red zone threat with a 6’3″ stature, but his 212 pounds outman most any defensive back, and he’s an asset in the blocking game as well. In 2024, Jennings posted 975 yards for San Francisco, and he came back with 643 last year. Able to work in the middle of the field, he’s an athletic check-down option and will allow new quarterback Kyler Murray a big target to rely on.

Jennings has found paydirt 22 times in his career and scored a career-best nine times last season. Minnesota routinely struggled when closing in on the goal line last year, and Jennings should be expected to alleviate some of those issues.

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There are other talented trios in the NFL, but having the league’s best wide receiver in Jefferson and a legitimate star in Addison, just ahead of Jennings, puts Minnesota over the top. If Murray was hoping to have weapons he didn’t experience with the Arizona Cardinals, he’s been handed an embarrassment of riches when going into this season.

The Vikings played their cards right and landed Jennings at the opportune moment. Now it will be on opposing defenses to pick their poison and decide who they will try to stop.

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Brisbane Lions vs Carlton Blues Tips, Odds and Teams – AFL Round 9 2026

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Gabba will play host to Friday’s
Round 9 AFL game between Brisbane Lions and
Carlton Blues. The game kicks off at 7:30 pm with Brisbane Lions heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Brisbane Lions vs.
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When: Friday May 8, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Where: Gabba

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Carlton’s season is quickly slipping away as the Blues prepare for a daunting Friday night trip to the Gabba to face Brisbane. Another second-half collapse against St Kilda last weekend intensified the pressure on coach Michael Voss, with the Blues now sitting at 1-7 after conceding eight third-quarter goals. Brisbane, meanwhile, looks every bit a premiership contender after dismantling Essendon by 64 points. Zac Bailey, Logan Morris and Kai Lohmann combined brilliantly inside forward 50 as the Lions surged into the top four. The contrast in confidence between these two clubs could hardly be sharper right now. Carlton continues to struggle defensively once momentum swings, while Brisbane’s attacking firepower is becoming increasingly difficult to contain. The Lions also won the most recent meeting between the sides comfortably, and they’ll enter Friday night expecting another strong performance on home turf.

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Women’s Six Nations: Welsh progress stalls in sluggish Ireland showing

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Compared to their second-half showing against England, where they bagged two late tries for a bonus-point, Wales could muster very little after the break in Belfast.

Ireland were utterly dominant with possession and territory, with last year’s player of the championship Aoife Wafer leading the charge.

Travelling fans’ only consolation was a 78th minute Jasmine Joyce try but it was not enough to prevent Wales from leaving empty handed.

“We’re ranked 12th in the world, we played the team ranked 5th in the world and you can clearly see when you’re away from home, you’ve got to be a lot more clinical,” said Wales head coach Sean Lynn.

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“We said in the huddle at the end of the game, we’ve got to be better with our composure and accuracy.

“I wouldn’t have said the girls dropped their heads. They stuck at it, stuck to their processes, but Ireland kept the ball really well.

“The girls give everything out there and when you see them upset after the game it’s because they care, they want to be winning, so it is tough.”

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How to deal with Cryptic Deadeye in Far Far West

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The Cryptic Deadeye in Far Far West is a mythic-rarity enemy, and it is naturally quite annoying to deal with them. Gifted with rare intelligence, these foes can dish out some serious damage if you’re not careful around them, and don’t take the necessary steps needed to put them down.

In this article, we will explore some of the ways you can easily deal with the Cryptic Deadeye in Far Far West. Read below to know more.


Exploring different ways to deal with the Cryptic Deadeye in Far Far West

The Cryptic Deadeye has quite low HP, around 70, and this enemy only shows up when you’re playing Far Far West in Hard difficulty, or above. Though this enemy only deals 10 damage per hit, the issue that people come across is its consistency. The Cryptic Deadeye, true to its name, does not miss a single shot. This makes it incredibly frustrating to go up against it in-game.

That said, here are some ways you can deal with them in Far Far West:

1) Using Corruption

Corruption has a short cooldown, and it is one of the best ways to counter the Cryptic Deadeye in Far Far West. Once corrupted, the enemy will fight for you, and upon the conclusion of the spell, it will take 100 damage and then die. It is one of the most convenient ways to deal with this enemy.

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The Corruption Spell (Image via Fireshine Games || YouTube/@BullsGuidebook)The Corruption Spell (Image via Fireshine Games || YouTube/@BullsGuidebook)
The Corruption Spell (Image via Fireshine Games || YouTube/@BullsGuidebook)

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2) Interrupting their attacks

The Crpytic Deadeye in Far Far West first locks onto you before they shoot their gun. Now, a great way to not get shot by them is to simply disrupt their lock-on mechanism by shooting at them. When you shoot them, their lock-on will get interrupted, and you can then proceed to shoot them down using the weapons of your choice.

Keep in mind that a singular bullet can disrupt their lock-on, i.e., you can use this mechanic even when you’re running a shotgun. Aim in their general direction when they’re hard-scoping you, and you will be able to evade their attack using this mechanic.

Cryptic Deadeye will lock-on before shooting you (Image via Fireshine Games || YouTube/@BullsGuidebook)Cryptic Deadeye will lock-on before shooting you (Image via Fireshine Games || YouTube/@BullsGuidebook)
Cryptic Deadeye will lock-on before shooting you (Image via Fireshine Games || YouTube/@BullsGuidebook)

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That’s everything that you need to know about dealing with the Cryptic Deadeye in Far Far West.

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