'Fearless' Northern Ireland learn potential World Cup rivals

2026 World Cup draw: Who could Northern Ireland and Wales play?

'The time was right' - Oxtoby swaps Northern Ireland for Newcastle

Bergamo to host NI's World Cup play-off with Italy

Official: Italy confirm venue for World Cup play-off vs. Northern Ireland

Why Italy picked Bergamo as venue for World Cup play-off with Northern Ireland

Gravina confirms likely venue for Italy vs. Northern Ireland but moving Serie A fixtures unfeasible

Was Oxtoby's Northern Ireland tenure a success?

Northern Ireland labelled as easiest opponent for Italy in World Cup play-off

Italy will still play Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina if they lose to Northern Ireland

'They never give up' - Gattuso warns Italy not to underestimate Northern Ireland

How Northern Ireland and Wales reacted to drawing Italy in World Cup play-offs

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

What is Northern Ireland's record against Italy?

NI manager Oxtoby in talks over Newcastle job

O'Neill: 'Italy will be as tough as it gets' for Northern Ireland in World Cup play-offs

World Cup play-off draw reactions: Was it good or bad for Italy?

Michael O'Neill believes Northern Ireland can shock Italy to reach World Cup

Wales could face Italy or Northern Ireland for World Cup spot‚ Republic of Ireland head to Czechia

Wales will have to overcome Italy or Northern Ireland if they are to reach only their third World Cup. Craig Bellamy's side have been drawn at home against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their play-off semi-final. Wales‚ who are ranked 39 places above their opponents‚ will be strong favourites to progress. Should they advance‚ they will face the winner of Italy's semi-final tie against northern Ireland in what promises to be a scintillating play-off showdown. The Azzurri are the highest-ranked team in the draw and are desperate to avoid missing a third consecutive World Cup - even if it means ending Wales' hopes.

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

WC playoff draw: Italy to face Northern Ireland

World Cup play-off draw: Italy block path for Wales & N Ireland

World Cup playoff draw: Wales face Bosnia‚ Northern Ireland head to Italy‚ Ireland go to Prague

Wales host Bosnia and Northern Ireland visit Italy in play-offs

Gattuso's verdict on Northern Ireland‚ Italy and Chiesa's ‘problem'

World Cup play-off draw: Italy stand in the way of Northern Ireland and Wales

Wales‚ Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland discover World Cup play-off opponents

World Cup play-off draw in full: Northern Ireland face Italy on same path as Wales

World Cup play-off draw in full as Wales & Northern Ireland face tricky path to 2026 tournament

World Cup play-off draw in full as Wales and Northern Ireland get nightmare ties

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog of the European play-off draw for the 2026 World Cup as the Republic of Ireland‚ Wales and Northern Ireland are set to learn qualification fate.

World Cup 2026 play-off draw: Wales‚ Ireland and Northern Ireland discover their opponents

World Cup playoff draw LIVE: Wales‚ Ireland‚ Northern Ireland to learn fate

World Cup 2026 draw LIVE as Wales‚ Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland learn play-off fate

Wales‚ Northern Ireland and Rep of Ireland in World Cup play-off draw

World Cup playoff draw explained: Who Wales‚ Ireland and Northern Ireland could face

Old demons return as Italy wait for World Cup play-off opponents

NI's latest debutant Kelly 'itching' for more caps

Tottenham youngster Jamie Donley reveals how Harry Kane helped him after role change

Is Donley ready to fill Northern Ireland's 'problem position'?

O'Neill insists Northern Ireland in WC playoffs not to just make up numbers

NI enter play-offs 'with a lot of optimism' - O'Neill

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

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

Northern Ireland end the WC qualifiers on a high. The play-offs await

Northern Ireland v Luxembourg LIVE - Hosts look to finish campaign on a high

Germany v Slovakia‚ Northern Ireland v Luxembourg‚ and more: World Cup 2026 qualifying

Why Luxembourg game matters for Northern Ireland

NI 'have to be wary' of play-off bans - O'Neill

Liverpool defender Bradley: Northern Ireland won't fear anyone in World Cup playoff draw

NI 'won't fear anyone' in World Cup play-off draw - Bradley

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

NI focus on play-off after Slovakia sucker punch

Saturday's briefing: Frustration for Northern Ireland as Germany face shootout

O'Neill fumes as late goal costs Northern Ireland

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

Northern Ireland in playoffs after defeat in Slovakia‚ Croatia qualify

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

Slovakia Edge Northern Ireland After Two Goals Are Ruled Out in Qualifier

Slovakia v Northern Ireland LIVE - O'Neill's side aiming to keep World Cup dream alive

The £15million Newcastle United star who admits Magpies exit left him in 'no man's land'

NI focus on the 'here and now' in World Cup effort

Liverpool defender Bradley: Northern Ireland players convinced of World Cup chances

Michael O'Neill takes Northern Ireland being branded 'annoying' as a compliment

Bradley has 'full belief' in NI's World Cup bid

O'Neill says Northern Ireland take 'annoying' label as a compliment

NI the 'strongest we've been' - Peacock-Farrell

'Proud moment' as Euro 2028 qualifying draw set for NI

Magennis praises NI 'fearlessness and athleticism'

Lewis earns first NI call-up in more than a year

What do Northern Ireland need to secure World Cup play-off?

Sunderland legend makes odd Dan Ballard for England claim - despite his 32 Northern Ireland caps

Northern Ireland captain Magill announces pregnancy

Charles brothers and McCann out of NI qualifiers

'Proud' Oxtoby says NI can improve after play-off loss

Iceland end NI's promotion hopes in delayed play-off

Northern Ireland's Nations League playoff in Iceland postponed due to snow

Iceland v Northern Ireland postponed because of snow

NI return 'always in the back of my mind' - McFadden

Oxtoby: NI 'still in the tie' despite first-leg loss

NI ready to get 'uncomfortable' against Iceland - Caldwell

NI squad depth 'tested right to the core' - Oxtoby

'Infectious and resilient' - NI's latest teen star Moore

Northern Ireland captain Magill out of play-off

Sunderland stars setting 'great example' to international team-mates

Northern Ireland give it everything but Germany are too strong in Belfast

Northern Ireland relish play-off task after Germany loss

Woltemade seals Germany's win over spirited Northern Ireland

NI down but not out after 'sore' Germany defeat

De Bruyne and Woltemade dent hopes of Wales and Northern Ireland

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

Woltemade scores first Germany goal in win over Northern Ireland

Woltemade heads Germany past spirited Northern Ireland in Belfast

Can you name the 20 Northern Irish players with the most Premier League appearances?

O'Neill confident Northern Ireland 'well covered' to cope with Bradley loss for Germany game

Germany boss Nagelsmann to apologise to Northern Ireland: 'I will say sorry'

Nagelsmann sorry if 'long ball' Northern Ireland comments seen as disrespectful

Why centurion O'Neill 'fits Northern Ireland perfectly'

Nagelsmann did not mean 'any disrespect' to NI