#northern-ireland-football tag

2 weeks ago

Soccer (FIFA)

Atherton switches from NI to Republic of Ireland

11 hours ago

'We can't handcuff players to a decision' - O'Neill

Chris Atherton switched from Northern Ireland to Republic of Ireland after representing Northern Ireland at youth levels, with manager Michael O'Neill accepting the decision while noting every player has the right to change allegiance.

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2 weeks ago

Soccer (FIFA)

Atherton switches from NI to Republic of Ireland

#world-cup-qualification

23 hours ago

Soccer (FIFA)

'It's an opportunity to write our names in history'

Northern Ireland faces Italy in a World Cup play-off semi-final on 26 March, with qualification representing the team's greatest achievement in 40 years.

Soccer (FIFA)

NI's missed chance 'a step in the right direction'

Northern Ireland lost 3-1 to Germany yet displayed progress and resilience despite injuries while pursuing World Cup qualification.

23 hours ago

'It's an opportunity to write our names in history'

Northern Ireland faces Italy in a World Cup play-off semi-final on 26 March, with qualification representing the team's greatest achievement in 40 years.

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Soccer (FIFA)

NI's missed chance 'a step in the right direction'

Liverpool FC

1 day ago

Who is 'leader' Morrison - the uncapped winger in NI squad?

Kieran Morrison, a 19-year-old Liverpool winger, has been selected for Northern Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy after impressing with 14 goals for Liverpool's Under-21s this season.

#world-cup-qualifiers

1 day ago

Liverpool FC

Ballard included in NI squad as Morrison called up

Soccer (FIFA)

Magennis praises NI 'fearlessness and athleticism'

Liverpool FC

1 day ago

Ballard included in NI squad as Morrison called up

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill selected a 28-man squad for the World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy on March 26, including defender Dan Ballard despite a hamstring injury and first-time call-up Kieran Morrison.

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Soccer (FIFA)

Magennis praises NI 'fearlessness and athleticism'

#uefa-sanctions

5 days ago

Soccer (FIFA)

NI fans' body welcomes Georgia ticket arrangement

6 days ago

Soccer (FIFA)

Some NI fans to attend behind-closed-doors game

5 days ago

Soccer (FIFA)

NI fans' body welcomes Georgia ticket arrangement

6 days ago

Soccer (FIFA)

Some NI fans to attend behind-closed-doors game

VAR in place for first time in BetMcLean Cup final

Northern Ireland Football League will use VAR technology for the first time in domestic football at the BetMcLean Cup final between Linfield and Glentoran on March 15.

3 months ago

Northern Ireland learn possible World Cup opponents

Northern Ireland will face hosts Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in Group B of the World Cup if they come through March's tricky play-off. Michael O'Neill's side finished third in their qualifying group behind Germany and Slovakia, but still booked a play-off spot thanks to their Nations League finish in 2024. Northern Ireland face a difficult play-off semi-final in Italy, who have not played at the World Cup since 2014, on 26 March in Path A.

Soccer (FIFA)

NI 'won't fear anyone' in World Cup draw - Bradley

Northern Ireland will face higher-ranked opponents in the March 2026 World Cup play-offs but remain confident and view the fixtures as two wins from qualification.

Northern Ireland captain Magill announces pregnancy

Simone Magill, Birmingham City striker and Northern Ireland captain, is pregnant and will miss the remainder of the season and upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

5 months ago

The numbers behind O'Neill's Northern Ireland century

Michael O'Neill reaches his 100th Northern Ireland match after almost 14 years, having used 94 players and overseen significant squad evolution.

5 months ago

Baraclough has 'no bitterness' over NI sacking

Northern Ireland missed Euro 2020 after late narrow moments and a post's width; Ian Baraclough says fine margins can change outcomes and careers.

The night Northern Ireland humbled England's 'galacticos'

Northern Ireland upset England 1-0 at Windsor Park on 7 September 2005 when David Healy scored, marking a historic World Cup qualifying giant-killing.

'Rock bottom' to Euro 2016 - how Luxembourg lesson pushed NI towards history

Northern Ireland lost 3-2 in Luxembourg in September 2013 after conceding late, prompting Michael O'Neill to describe the performance as unacceptable.

Injured Bradley included in Northern Ireland squad

Also included despite fitness concerns is Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles. Charles, 20, has been O'Neill's preferred choice in goal since last year's Nations League campaign but he injured his shoulder during Sheffield Wednesday's Championship defeat by Stoke City on Saturday with the Owls confirming on Thursday that he "faces a spell on the sidelines". With his usual international understudy, Plymouth Argyle's Conor Hazard, yet to play this season because of an injury sustained against Denmark in June, O'Neill has recalled Bailey Peacock-Farrell.

Soccer (FIFA)

NI squad - who's fit and who's been on the move?

Northern Ireland face Luxembourg and Germany in September World Cup qualifiers while managing several injury concerns to key players ahead of squad selection.

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