Czechia hosts Denmark on Tuesday in Prague for the UEFA World Cup playoff final, with a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the line.

Denmark’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup has plunged the national team into a period of transition, ending a decade-long run of appearances at major tournaments and raising questions over the ​direction of its ageing squad.

The ticket to the World Cup will be decided in Prague. The winner of this clash will join Group A, where Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea are already waiting.

On Thursday night, Denmark takes on North Macedonia in Copenhagen, aiming to move within one game of qualification for this summer’s World Cup.

Denmark sealed their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 European play-off final with a commanding 4-0 win over North Macedonia at Parken, Copenhagen, on Thursday. After a cagey first half, Mikkel Damsgaard broke the deadlock in the 49th minute to put the hosts ahead.

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The Czech Republic clinched a place at ​this year's World Cup by beating a battling Denmark side 3-1 on penalties in their playoff final after an absorbing encounter in which ‌they led in both normal time and extra time on Tuesday.