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Italy get N. Ireland, Wales or Bosnia

Italy will still play Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina if they lose to Northern Ireland

Italy will play two games during the international break in March 2026, regardless of whether they qualify for the World Cup play-off final.

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World Cup play-off draw reaction: Northern Ireland go to Italy; could meet Wales in final

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World Cup 2026 play-off draw: Italy vs Northern Ireland, Jamaica learn path to finals

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Iraq await Bolivia or Suriname in World Cup playoff tournament

Iraq will play either Bolivia or Suriname to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after the inter-confederation playoff tournament draw was held on Thursday to decide the pathways that determine two slots f...

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World Cup play-off draw pits Wales against Bosnia, with Italy and Northern Ireland lurking

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World Cup 2026 play-off draw in full: Northern Ireland to face Italy as Wales meet Bosnia on same path

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What is Northern Ireland's record against Italy?

Northern Ireland have recorded just one victory over Italy in the 11 previous meetings between the two nations. Michael O'Neill's side face a trip to Italy in March for the semi-finals of the European play-offs for a place in the 2026 World Cup.

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Italy face Northern Ireland in European playoffs, Sweden meet Ukraine

Italy will face Northern Ireland in the European playoffs in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup while Sweden meet Ukraine as 16 teams learned the pathways that determine the four remaining European slots for the global tournament.

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'Don't waste the opportunity!' - Michael O'Neill insists all the pressure is on Italy ahead of 2026 World Cup play-off

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has declared that the weight of expectation lies firmly on Italy's shoulders as his young side prepare for a daunting 2026 World Cup play-off semi-final away to the four-time champions.