The Azzurri were generous with the draw, and the match against the Belfast team was the favorite. The semifinal will be at ...

All the latest from the draw for the play-offs for the World Cup with Northern Ireland, Wales and Republic of Ireland all ...

Continuing to impress, Bologna are becoming a fixture in Italy's top six, and they can extend their undefeated streak on Saturday. As Udinese are vulnerable at the back, Italiano's men should return ...

Italy first hosts Northern Ireland in a single elimination game on March 26 with the winner having to travel to face Wales or ...

Northern Ireland head coach Michael O'Neill admits that drawing Italy in the World Cup play-off semi-final is ‘as tough as we ...

Italy avoided the pain of a reunion with old conquerors Sweden and North Macedonia when they were paired on Thursday with ...

Wales to host Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final - Craig Bellamy’s side secured their place ...

Italy's team manager Gianluigi Buffon, left, and head coach Gennaro Gattuso at the World Cup play-off draw on Thursday ...

The potential home final would have been the cherry on top, but Italy can still be satisfied with the World Cup playoff draw ...

Six spots remain up for grabs at the 2026 World Cup, with four to emerge from Europe and a further two from an ...

ZURICH (Reuters) -Italy will face Northern Ireland in the European playoffs in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup ...