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World Cup Play-Off: Italy v Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland International Football2025/26

Stephen Watson presents coverage of the World Cup play-off semi-final between Italy and Northern Ireland at the home of Serie A side Atalanta in Bergamo.

Stephen Watson presents coverage of the World Cup play-off semi-final between Italy and Northern Ireland from Bergamo.

Forty years since their last appearance at the World Cup, Northern Ireland face four-time winners Italy, with both sides aiming for a place at the 2026 tournament.

Former Northern Ireland internationals Stuart Dallas, Chris Brunt and Stephen Craigan are joined by Italian legend Gianfranco Zola as part of the BBC Sport NI team.

2 hours, 55 minutes

On TV

Next Thursday19:00
BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only

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Credits

PresenterStephen Watson
ExpertStuart Dallas
ExpertChris Brunt
ExpertStephen Craigan
ExpertGianfranco Zola
ProducerNial Foster

Broadcasts

  • Next Thursday19:00
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Next Thursday19:05
    BBC Three