World Cup 2026 play-off draws live updates

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😱 Northern Ireland cost us a World Cup: brawl and invasion 😡
Italy will face Northern Ireland at home on March 26 ( here's the analysis of our opponent ): a "do or die" match to reach the Playoff final.

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Northern Ireland labelled as easiest opponent for Italy in World Cup play-off
World Cup 2026 play-off draws live updates: Italy draw Northern Ireland, Wales to face Bosnia & Herzegovina
World Cup 2026 play-off draw in full: Northern Ireland to face Italy as Wales meet Bosnia on same path
Northern Ireland and Wales could be on a potential collision course in the 2026 World Cup play-offs, though both face tough semi-final opposition.

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World Cup play-off draw reaction: Northern Ireland go to Italy; could meet Wales in final
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Republic of Ireland to face Czech Republic with home play-off final against Denmark or North Macedonia possible
World Cup 2026 play-offs draw: Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland discover opponents
The Republic of Ireland, who booked their spot in dramatic fashion thanks to a last-gasp victory over Hungary, will play away in the Czech Republic in their semi-final

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World Cup play-off draw confirmed as N. Ireland face Italy, Wales host Bosnia, teams could meet
Northern Ireland face daunting Italy test in World Cup play-offs and could play Wales as Republic of Ireland get Czechia

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.Italy will meet Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off

World Cup playoff draw: Italy get N. Ireland, Wales or Bosnia

Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would go on the road to reach their first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.

'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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