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 ...

Italy suffered two successive play-off defeats — losing out on Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022 — yet the current squad, under ...

Italy was stopped by Sweden from getting to the 2018 World Cup. It was North Macedonia in 2022. Now, it's Northern Ireland's turn.

Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would go on the road to reach ...

The UEFA play-offs will see 12 group-stage runners-up and four best-placed Nations League sides fighting it out to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026.

All the latest from the draw for the play-offs for the World Cup with Northern Ireland, Wales and Republic of Ireland all ...

Poland's national football team is set to play Albania in the playoffs for a place at the 2026 World Cup in North America, ...

The opening match will take place on June 11, 2026, when Mexico kick off at the legendary Azteca Stadium (which will become ...

A bit random on first viewing, but if leaders Croatia win then Northern Ireland will be assured of a World Cup play-off no ...

Italy failed to qualify for both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Their route to the 2026 finals has been complicated.

James, 25, captained Chelsea to victory in the Club World Cup this summer in the US but the competition faced criticism because of the severe conditions, with the defender's team-mate Enzo Fernandez ...

Iraq and the United Arab Emirates will attempt to overcome the disappointment of missing out on an automatic berth at next ...