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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.

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3 weeks ago

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.

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3 weeks ago

Magennis praises NI 'fearlessness and athleticism'

Northern Ireland’s youthful squad displays fearlessness and athleticism, enabling game dominance and positioning the team to contend for World Cup play-off qualification.

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1 month ago

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.

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1 month 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.

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2 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.

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2 months ago

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.

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3 months ago

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.

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3 months ago

'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.

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3 months ago

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.

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3 months ago

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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4 months ago