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Northern Ireland manager's dual role sparks row in Championship relegation fight

By James Roberts published

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is coming under fire from Championship clubs ahead of tonight's friendly with Wales

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Marco Palestra of Italy U21 during the UEFA Under21 EURO Qualifier betweenItaly U21 v Sweden U21 and ad hoc Arena im Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld on October 10, 2025 in Cesena, Italy.

How to watch Italy vs Northern Ireland: Streams and TV info

By Chris Nee published

Here's how to watch Italy vs Northern Ireland from anywhere in the world as Italy push for a place at World Cup 2026.

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Meet the EFL club standing in the way of Italy's World Cup hopes

By James Roberts published

Italy face Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off semi-final tonight and one EFL club could have a major impact on the result

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World Cup 2026 Playoffs: The complete guide

By Chris Flanagan published

The last six places at this summer’s tournament are up for grabs – watch out for the unofficial world champs, a Pacific Ocean archipelago, plus a former Manchester United coach in Iraq…

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How do the 2026 World Cup play-offs work? Dates, venues and format

By Steven Chicken last updated

The 2026 World Cup qualifiers start tonight and there are still another six places up for grabs

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Northern Ireland World Cup 2026 squad: Michael O'Neill's latest selection ahead of the World Cup qualifying play-offs

By Chris Nee published

The Northern Ireland World Cup 2026 squad is shaping up, with the nation still dreaming of a place at in North America

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Wales World Cup 2026 squad: Craig Bellamy's latest selection ahead of the March international break

By Joseph Saunders published

The prospective Wales World Cup 2026 squad is taking shape ahead of a tie against Bosnia and Herzegovina, then Northern Ireland or Italy - and there are some glaring omissions

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Hungary , Hungary - 16 November 2025; Troy Parrott, left, and Seamus Coleman of Republic of Ireland celebrate after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Could Northern Ireland play Republic of Ireland in a World Cup 2026 Playoff Final?

By Ewan Gennery published

Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will find out their pathway to the World Cup soon, but could it involve a clash between the two?

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Watch Slovakia vs Northern Ireland: Live streams, TV info for World Cup qualifier with a play-off spot on the line

By Chris Nee published

Slovakia and Northern Ireland meet in their penultimate crunch World Cup qualifier – here's how to watch Slovakia vs Northern Ireland online and on TV today.

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Scotland captain Andy Robertson looks on during the Euro 2024 match against Switzerland in Cologne, Germany

Scotland, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland finally learn their World Cup 2026 qualifying opponents

By Joe Mewis published

FourFourTwo breaks down the latest set of complicated permutations and UEFA scheduling so you don't have to

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