Italy are by far the biggest team involved in the playoffs this week and the side coached by Gennaro Gattuso has the opportunity to end a negative streak that led the Azzurri to miss both editions of the World Cup in 2018 and 2022.

Northern Ireland captain Trai Hume speaks to BBC Sport NI's Gavin Andrews after his side lose their play-off semi-final 2-0 to Italy in Bergamo, bringing their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup to an end.