Italy vs Northern Ireland LIVE streaming information: When, where can you watch the ITA vs NIR FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier?

Italy and Northern Ireland will look to move one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they meet in the semi-finals of the European World Cup qualifiers at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo on Thursday, March 26.

Italy under Gennaro Gattuso are seeking to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in three editions, having last qualified for the event in 2014, while Northern Ireland are aiming to make their first appearance at the global showstopper since 1986.

The winner of the match will play Bosnia and Herzegovina or Wales on March 31 for a place in the World Cup.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Italy and Northern Ireland: GAYi1s.

When is the Italy-Northern Ireland FIFA World Cup 2026 play-off match?

The play-off match between Italy and Northern Ireland for the 2026 FIFA World Cup starts at 01:15 IST on Friday, March 27 (or 7:45 PM GMT on Thursday, March 26).

Where is the Italy-Northern Ireland FIFA World Cup 2026 play-off match?

The Italy-Northern Ireland FIFA World Cup 2026 play-off match will be played at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo.

Where can you watch the Italy-Northern Ireland FIFA World Cup 2026 play-off match?

The Italy-Northern Ireland FIFA World Cup 2026 play-off match will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Networkand streamed live SonyLIV.

Published on March 26, 2026