Football World Cup Qualifiers 2022

Italy get N. Ireland, Wales or Bosnia

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

Northern Ireland, Sweden and North Macedonia, three of Italy’s possible opponents in the World Cup play-off semifinal, are the only teams to have already denied the Azzurri a place in the tournament.

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Italy Must Beat Northern Ireland, Then Wales or Bosnia To Return to World Cup

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World Cup play-off draw reaction: Northern Ireland go to Italy; could meet Wales in final

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Home draw 'key for Wales' - reaction to World Cup play-offs

Manager Craig Bellamy led Wales to a 7-1 victory over North Macedonia which confirmed their place in the World Cup play-offs

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World Cup play-off draw confirmed as N. Ireland face Italy, Wales host Bosnia, teams could meet

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What is Wales' record against Bosnia and Herzegovina?

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Wales to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in play-off semi-finals

Craig Bellamy’s side secured a home tie in the playoffs following a fantastic 7-1 win over North Macedonia on Tuesday, November 18.

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World Cup 2026 play-off draw in full: Northern Ireland to face Italy as Wales meet Bosnia on same path

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Official: Italy’s World Cup play-off semi-final opponent revealed

2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying: Here's every team that has booked its spot in next summer's 48-team tournament

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is rapidly approaching, and the expanded 48-team field is nearly complete. Forty-two nations have already clinched their place at next summer's tournament in North America, leaving only the play-off tournaments to decide the final six spots.

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Have Italy qualified for World Cup 2026? Latest Azzurri results, past record at FIFA soccer tournament

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

World Cup draw: What are the possible groups? Which teams are in which pots? How tough can they be?

The latest FIFA rankings have been released, so we have the clearest idea yet of what the pots will look like for the December 5 draw

Who has qualified for 2026 World Cup? Updated list of teams with confirmed places at FIFA tournament

Qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost complete. Find out which teams have punched their ticket for North America next year.

'Don't waste the opportunity!' - Michael O'Neill insists all the pressure is on Italy ahead of 2026 World Cup play-off

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has declared that the weight of expectation lies firmly on Italy's shoulders as his young side prepare for a daunting 2026 World Cup play-off semi-final away to the four-time champions.

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What is Northern Ireland's record against Italy?

A win for Northern Ireland in that match would set up a final meeting away to the winner of the other Path A semi-final between Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the winner of that final qualifying for the World Cup.