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Northern Ireland face Italy in semis

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What Italy should expect from Northern Ireland in World Cup play-off semi-final

Italy have been drawn against Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off semi-final.

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

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World Cup 2026 play-off draws live updates: Italy draw Northern Ireland, Wales to face Bosnia & Herzegovina

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Italy to face Northern Ireland in 2026 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-studded Sweden.

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Italy Learn Their Opponents in 2026 World Cup Playoffs

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World Cup 2026 qualifying play-offs draw in full

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

This will be a one-legged match, played at home, and will take place on March 26.

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World Cup play-off draw live updates as Italy learn opponents

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🚨 World Cup 2026 play-offs: full draw revealed, Italy avoid trouble!

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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

NORTHERN IRELAND will face a trip to Italy in the World Cup play-off semi-finals. And the winner will travel to either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina in the final just five days later. Michael

'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.