- Italy failed to qualify for their third consecutive World Cup finals, losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties, making them the first former champions to miss three tournaments in a row.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina secured their spot in Group B of the upcoming World Cup after defeating Italy in a dramatic penalty shootout.
- Sweden qualified for the World Cup, joining Group F, after Viktor Gyokeres scored an 88th-minute winner in their 3-2 victory over Poland.
- The Czech Republic clinched their first World Cup berth since 2006 by defeating Denmark 3-1 in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw.
- Turkey ended a 24-year wait to return to the World Cup, qualifying for the first time since 2002 after a 1-0 victory against Kosovo.
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