Italy vs Northern Ireland LIVE Updates: Minute-by-Minute Coverage of the UEFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

After failing to beat Norway in the 2026 UEFA World Cup Qualifiers, Italy face Northern Ireland in the playoffs, looking to secure their spot in the tournament. Here, we’ll provide minute-by-minute coverage of the game.

Italy are one of the most historic national teams in FIFA World Cup history, having won four editions. However, they are not living their best present, failing to overcome Norway in the UEFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. For this reason, Gli Azzurri face Northern Ireland in the playoffs...