Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Italy vs Northern Ireland in 2026 WC Play-Off
Italy and Northern Ireland will play in the 2026 World Cup European playoffs.
The match is on March 26, 2026, in Italy.
The winner will then play against the winner of the Wales vs. Bosnia match.
Italy's coach is confident but acknowledges Northern Ireland's physical style of play.
Italy to face Northern Ireland in World Cup 2026 European playoffs
Match scheduled for March 26, 2026, in Italy
Winner to face Wales or Bosnia in the final
Italy aims to avoid third consecutive World Cup miss
Northern Ireland has only beaten Italy once in 11 encounters
- Who
- Italy and Northern Ireland
- What
- Will play in the 2026 World Cup European playoffs
- When
- March 26, 2026
- Where
- Italy
- Why
- To qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Italian Fans
Northern Irish Fans
Historical Record
Italian Fans
Italy has dominated past encounters
Northern Irish Fans
Northern Ireland has only won once
- Previous Meetings
- Northern Ireland has won only once in 11 encounters with Italy
- Next Match
- Winner faces Wales or Bosnia in the final on March 31, 2026
- Last World Cup Appearance
- Italy in 2014, Northern Ireland in 2016
