Italy will still play Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina

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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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Northern Ireland labelled as easiest opponent for Italy in World Cup play-off
World Cup 2026 play-off draw: Italy vs Northern Ireland, Jamaica learn path to finals
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 2026 play-offs draw: Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland discover opponents
World Cup playoff draw: Wales get Bosnia, likely face Italy in final
World Cup play-off draw confirmed as N. Ireland face Italy, Wales host Bosnia, teams could meet
Wales and Northern Ireland kept apart at the semi-final stage but on course to meet each other in Path A 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
World Cup play-off draw reaction: Northern Ireland go to Italy; could meet Wales in final

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.

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 will be ready for physical Northern Ireland, says manager Gattuso

Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso is bracing for a bruising battle against Northern Ireland in March when the sides meet in their playoff semi-final for next year's World Cup. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Italy to take on Northern Ireland in World Cup playoffs

Four-time World Cup winners Italy will face Northern Ireland in the semi-finals of the European playoffs for the 2026 tournament while Ukraine face star-stud...

'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.
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