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Michael O’Neill proud as young Northern Ireland side lose to Italy in play-off

Second-half goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean sealed the win for the four-time World Cup winners.

The Independent UK

Who Italy will face after World Cup play-off semi-final win as next opponents revealed

Azzurri extend unbeaten run against Northern Ireland to nine games

Evening Standard

Premier League stars past and present help Italy overcome young Northern Ireland side

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Valiant Northern Ireland have World Cup dreams shattered by Italy

Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland: Michael O’Neill’s youthful side fought valiantly in Bergamo but Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean’s goals moved Italy within one victory of the World Cup

The Independent UK

Tonali and Kean end Northern Ireland World Cup hopes to send Italy into playoff final

Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean fired Italy to a 2-0 victory at home to Northern Ireland to secure a playoff final next week for a place at the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ireland’s World Cup dream shattered by play-off defeat to Italy

Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean scored second-half goals for the hosts.

The Independent UK

Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland: Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean goals fire Azzurri into World Cup play-off final

Azzurri move one step closer to ending World Cup hiatus

Evening Standard

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Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland: World Cup playoff – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Northern Ireland fought well, and played awhile on Italian nerves, but the Azzurri had too much quality in the second half as the hosts kept their qualification hopes alive. Scott Murray was watching

The Guardian - UK

Italy vs Northern Ireland LIVE: World Cup play-off result, latest updates and fan reaction

Italy succeed in bid to move one step closer to World Cup qualification

Evening Standard

How to Watch Italy vs. Northern Ireland on TV, Live Stream

Italy has failed to reach the previous two World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

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

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 as Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland seek to book their places

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…

FourFourTwo

Spike in holidaymakers returning to UK with tropical illnesses – what you need to know

Health officials have warned holidaymakers about a rise in travel-related infections, particularly chikungunya virus, urging protection against mosquito bites. The UK Health Security Agency reported a 43% increase in chikungunya cases in 2025, reaching 160 in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with most linked to travel in Sri Lanka, India…

The Independent UK

How to watch Italy vs Northern Ireland FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for World Cup play-off today

Northern Ireland have their work cut out to qualify for a first World Cup in 40 years

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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

Craig Bellamy: Wales would be a ‘massive asset’ if they qualify for World Cup

Italy or Northern Ireland await the winners of Thursday’s play-off semi-final in Cardiff.

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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.

Evening Standard

PSNI chief raises concerns over capacity to deal with violence against women

Jon Boutcher also told MPs there is currently an acceptance in society of misogyny which he has never seen before.

Evening Standard

O’Neill and Little-Pengelly ‘shoulder to shoulder’ despite speaking separately

The First and deputy First Minister spoke to media separately on tackling violence against women and girls.

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Italy World Cup 2026 squad: Gennaro Gattuso’s latest selection ahead of the World Cup qualifying play-offs

The prospective Italy World Cup 2026 squad will meet Northern Ireland, then Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina with a place in North America up for grabs

The Independent UK

UK faces risk of frost and ice as temperatures to fall as low as -5C

It will mark a change in the weather after a week of warm conditions across the country

The Independent UK

Italy send home Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa ahead of crucial World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland

Federico Chiesa will play no part in Italy’s World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland on Thursday

Evening Standard

Northern Ireland Executive will continue to push for energy supports – minister

Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said the £17 million in supports for Northern Ireland was ‘clearly inadequate’.

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