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Northern Ireland face Italy in semis

Michael O'Neill has belief that Northern Ireland can shock mis-firing Italy

Michael O'Neill admitted Northern Ireland wanted to avoid Italy in the World Cup qualifying play-offs but backed his side to cause a major upset.

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O’Neill: ‘Italy will be as tough as it gets’ for Northern Ireland in World Cup play-offs

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Michael O’Neill says Northern Ireland take being branded ‘annoying’ as a compliment

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World Cup 2026 qualifying play-offs draw in full

The draw for the 2026 World Cup play-offs has been made with the competing teams discovering their fate.

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What is Northern Ireland's record against Italy?

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What is Wales' record against Bosnia and Herzegovina?

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Northern Ireland boss O'Neill fumes over late Slovakia goal

Michael O'Neill fumed at a goal that "should clearly have been disallowed" after Northern Ireland's 1-0 loss to Slovakia.

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Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill praises the ‘real quality’ of Jamie Donley

Michael O’Neill hailed Jamie Donley’s “real quality” after the 20-year-old’s first international goal gave Northern Ireland a 1-0 win over Luxembourg in their final World Cup Group A qualifier.

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Northern Ireland 1-0 Luxembourg: O’Neill’s side end qualifying campaign with a win | OneFootball

Jamie Donley’s first international goal was enough to give Northern Ireland all three points as they finished off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a victory. As such, manager Michael O’Neill reigned in the changes from Friday’s defeat to Slovakia,

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Northern Ireland v Luxembourg: Kick-off time, venue, tickets and how to watch as Michael O’Neill’s side finish off their campaign in Belfast

Norn Iron’ will prepare for their play-off adventure with a home fixture against Luxembourg to finish off the group A campaign