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Italy vs. Northern Ireland—World Cup Playoff: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Italy and Northern Ireland find themselves two hurdles from the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Italy and Northern Ireland target return to international football’s top table

Gli Azzurri start favourites in the World Cup playoff on Thursday but Michael O’Neill says his young team will show no fear

The Guardian - UK

Gennaro Gattuso sends warning to his Italy players ahead of Northern Ireland World Cup play-off

Italy will face Northern Ireland in their World Cup play-off semi-final on Thursday

The Independent UK

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Canada’s Potential Opponents for World Cup Opening Match—Ranked

The co-hosts await the opponent for their first World Cup match on June 12.

Sports Illustrated

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

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

FourFourTwo

Dan Ballard ruled out of play-off in huge blow to Northern Ireland’s World Cup dream

Northern Ireland face Italy on Thursday in a pivotal World Cup play-off semi-final

The Independent UK

Dan Ballard included in Northern Ireland squad despite injury scare for pivotal World Cup play-offs

Northern Ireland take on Italy later this month hoping to go one step closer to reaching this summer’s World Cup finals

The Independent UK

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Northern Ireland’s Michael O’Neill to take second manager’s role ahead of World Cup play-offs

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The Independent UK

Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill set for dual role after accepting Championship job

Michael O’Neill will juggle World Cup preparations with trying to steer Blackburn Rovers away from relegation

The Independent UK

Michael O’Neill backs Northern Ireland to shock Italy and reach World Cup

Northern Ireland face an away trip to Italy, with the winners to face Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill praises the ‘real quality’ of Jamie Donley

The on-loan Stoke striker scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 44th minute.

The Independent UK

Jamie Donley scores his first Northern Ireland goal to seal win over Luxembourg

Donley, making his first competitive Northern Ireland start, converted a 44th-minute penalty to settle a tepid affair.

The Independent UK

Is Northern Ireland vs Luxembourg on TV tonight? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup qualifier for free

Everything you need to know as Michael O’Neill’s side play out their final World Cup qualifier

The Independent UK

Saturday’s briefing: Frustration for Northern Ireland as Germany face shoot-out

England manager Thomas Tuchel has been talking about singing the national anthem again.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Michael O’Neill fumes as Slovakia sink Northern Ireland campaign with late goal

O’Neill and his team were enraged a foul was not given as Daniel Ballard had gone down under pressure from Leo Sauer.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland suffer late defeat in Slovakia but clinch World Cup play-off

Debutant Bobcek had only been on the pitch for three minutes in when he fired in from Laszlo Benes’ corner in the first of eight minutes added on.

FourFourTwo

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

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.

The Independent UK

Michael O’Neill says Northern Ireland take being branded ‘annoying’ as a compliment

Slovakia midfielder Stanislav Lobotka said O’Neill’s side “are not a team that wants to create anything extra”, echoing Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann’s criticism that their style “isn’t particularly easy on the eyes”

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The Independent UK

Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill disappointed after ‘sore loss’ to Germany

A young Northern Ireland once again played with plenty of intent.

The Independent UK

Nick Woltemade scores first Germany goal in win over Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland 0-1 Germany: Newcastle’s £69m forward turned in David Raum’s 31st-minute corner with the back of his shoulder

The Guardian - UK

Nick Woltemade seals Germany’s win over spirited Northern Ireland

Nick Woltemade scored his first goal for Germany in their 1-0 win over Northern Ireland

The Independent UK

Monday’s briefing: Scotland seal play-off berth and Chelsea back to winning ways

Steve Clarke’s side are guaranteed a play-off place after eking out a 2-1 win.

The Independent UK

Michael O’Neill salutes ‘magnificent’ Northern Ireland in victory over Slovakia

The victory in Belfast leaves Northern Ireland level on six points with Germany, who they face on home soil on Monday, and Slovakia.

FourFourTwo

How to watch Northern Ireland vs Slovakia: TV channels and live streams as Michael O'Neill's men chase three vital points in Belfast

It's a crunch World Cup qualifier for Michael O'Neill's men at Windsor Park in Belfast tonight – here's how to watch Northern Ireland v Slovakia online and on TV.

The Independent UK

Is Northern Ireland vs Slovakia on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup qualifier for free

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