Thanks to Schalke star Edin Dzeko and Bundesliga legend Robert Lewandowski, Bosnia and Poland can continue to dream of taking part in the 2026 World Cup.
Dzeko saved Bosnia in extra time in Wales with a header (86′), and after 120 minutes the score was 1-1. In the penalty shootout, two missed shots by the hosts made the decision.
Star attacker Robert Lewandowski can also continue to dream of the World Cup with Poland. The long-time Bundesliga professional from FC Barcelona and his team beat Albania 2-1 (0-1) and scored to make it 1-1 (63′). Piotr Zielinski (73′) turned the game in favor of the Poles, who now have to play in Sweden.
The Scandinavians, who qualified for the playoffs via the Nations League, defeated Ukraine 3-1 (1-0) in Valencia thanks to a hat-trick from Arsenal attacker Viktor Gyökeres (6th, 51st, 73rd/foul penalty).
Czech Republic wins penalty thriller
Meanwhile, Turkey has to take action in Kosovo on Tuesday. The team led by captain Hakan Calhanoglu beat Romania 1-0 (0-0) earlier in the evening and is hoping for its first World Cup participation in 24 years. Kosovo followed suit in the evening with a surprising 4:3 (1:2) in Slovakia.
The Czech Republic beat Ireland 4-3 on penalties. Leverkusen’s Patrik Schick made it 1-2 (27′ penalty). After 120 minutes the score was 2-2.
The Czechs now host Denmark, who showed no weaknesses against North Macedonia and won 4-0 (0-0) thanks to a strong second half.
