Italy survives Northern Ireland in World Cup playoff
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Six spots in the 2026 World Cup are still up for grabs, with the final four European places set to be decided this week beginning with Path A, pitting Italy against Northern Ireland in one semifinal.
Alessandro Bastoni is reportedly set to start in Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff tie between Italy and Northern Ireland.According to Sky Sport Italia via FCInter1908, the
Craig Bellamy admitted Wales would have to “let it hurt” after their World Cup dream was destroyed by a penalty shoot-out play-off defeat. Bosnia and Herzegovina prevailed 4-2 on spot-kicks after a 1-1 draw following 120 tension-packed minutes at Cardiff City Stadium.
Wales suffered World Cup play-off heartbreak as Bosnia and Herzegovina won 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Cardiff. It was a cruel repeat of Wales’ exit in the Euro 2024 play-offs as spot-kicks again proved their undoing.