"Italy's national team, known as the Azzurri, has not qualified for the World Cup since 2014 and has faced significant challenges in recent tournaments, including two group stage exits and two failures to qualify."
"The upcoming match against Northern Ireland is crucial for Italy, as they aim to secure a spot in the World Cup finals, which they have not reached since their last victory in 2006."
Italy will compete against Northern Ireland in the World Cup 2026 qualification play-offs on March 26, 2026, at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo. The match will kick off at 7:45pm GMT. Italy, a four-time World Cup winner, has struggled in recent tournaments, failing to qualify twice and performing poorly in others. The winner will advance to face either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina for a chance at a finals berth. The match will be available for free streaming in the UK on BBC iPlayer.
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