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Italy, Northern Ireland and World Cup

Italy has to beat Northern Ireland then Wales or Bosnia to return to the World Cup

Four-time World Cup winner Italy is back in the qualifying playoffs for a third straight time and the draw by FIFA on Thursday plots a tricky path toward ending a remarkable 12-year wait to play on so...

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Northern Ireland labelled as easiest opponent for Italy in World Cup play-off

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FIFA World Cup 2026 European Play-Offs Draw: Italy To Face Northern Ireland Next March In Bid To Seal Ticket

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

Northern Ireland are drawn away to Italy in the semi-finals with the winner facing a potential trip to Wales in the final

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World Cup play-off draw RECAP: Ireland travel to Czech Republic, Wales face Bosnia while Northern Ireland given tough trip to Italy as nations learn route to 2026 tournament

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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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Wales host Bosnia and NI visit Italy in play-offs

Since this format of single-leg semi-finals and finals was introduced, Wales have played all four of their matches at Cardiff City Stadium.

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Northern Ireland face daunting Italy test in World Cup play-offs and could play Wales as Republic of Ireland get Czechia

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Official: Italy’s World Cup play-off semi-final opponent revealed

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Ireland's Route To 2026 FIFA World Cup Confirmed After Play-Off Draw

Ireland's route through the World Cup play-offs has now been confirmed after the draw for March's fixtures took place in Switzerland this afternoon.

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Explainer: How will the World Cup play-offs work and who can Ireland get?

Ireland are one step closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Sunday’s sensational comeback victory against Hungary. Troy Parrott’s 96-minute winner in Budapest means that the Boys in Green are heading to the play-offs in March.

IrishCentral

Ireland's path to FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed

Ireland will play Czechia in the European play-offs for the FIFA World Cup 2026, it was revealed today during the draw in Zurich.

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Which nations have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?: Full list, 42 of 48 clinch

The list of countries heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is growing. Following a thrilling round of November qualifiers, 42 nations have officially secured their place in the expanded 48-team tournament set for North America in 2026.

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Where to stream Hungary vs. Ireland FIFA World Cup Qualifying match today

Two teams trying to do the unthinkable meet up on Sunday, as Hungary and the Republic of Ireland play for a potential spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What a moment for these Irish fans as Ireland keeps its FIFA World Cup hopes alive 🇮🇪

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UEFA World Cup qualification playoff teams are set: What to know about format, draw

The draw for UEFA's World Cup qualification playoffs is set for Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 a.m. ET. UEFA's World Cup qualifying playoffs will be contested on March 26 (semifinals) and March 31 (finals). Twelve European countries have already clinched a spot in the 2026 World Cup: