Northern Ireland are set to challenge Slovakia on their turf in a vital World Cup qualifying match this Friday. Both teams are still firmly in the race for automatic qualification to the FIFA World ...

Italy remain the clear favourites against Northern Ireland ahead of Thursday’s crucial World Cup play-off semi-final in Bergamo, and the current market value of the respective national sides shows ...

Nothern Ireland are through to the World Cup play-offs thanks to their success in the Nations League, and will have a chance to go to North America next summer. Michael O'Neill’s side were beaten by ...

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Report as Italy beat Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final; Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali returns from injury and opens scoring in second half; Former Everton striker Moise ...

Northern Ireland fought well, and played awhile on Italian nerves, but the Azzurri had too much quality in the second half as the hosts kept their qualification hopes alive. Scott Murray was watching ...

Six spots in the 2026 World Cup are still up for grabs, with the final four European places set to be decided this week beginning with Path A, pitting Italy against Northern Ireland in one semifinal.

Northern Ireland are preparing for a crunch World Cup play-off semi-final showdown against four-time champions Italy on Thursday.