Italy take on Northern Ireland at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo, Italy on Thursday, with their hopes of FIFA World Cup qualification on the line. The Azzuri have missed out on the last two World ...

With just six more places in the 2026 FIFA World Cup field left to be claimed, Italy and Northern Ireland contest their playoff semifinal from the home of Atalanta in Bergamo on Thursday. The winner ...

Italy are through to the World Cup play-off final, as Sandro Tonali scored one and assisted another for Moise Kean to break Northern Ireland down. BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 26: Players of Italy sing the ...

Fears gone, nightmares banished. Italy took care of Northern Ireland in the second half thanks to goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean and booked a place in the playoff final for the World Cup set ...

A clash of vastly different fortunes is set to unfold as Italy, currently placed in a strong position within their World Cup Qualification UEFA group, prepare to host Northern Ireland, who find ...

No team enters the World Cup playoffs under more pressure than Italy, and that urgency continues to point toward a cautious approach today. With the real possibility of missing a third straight ...

Italians are unable to cut through the NIR defence with the score still remaining 0-0 with over 20 minutes into the game. Azzurri have a vocal fan following tonight and they would surely not like to ...

Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring Italy's first goal in their FIFA World Cup 2026 playoff against Northern Ireland Alberto Pizzoli/Getty Images For once, Italy’s doctor will not have to slip Rino ...