Italy vs Northern Ireland LIVE streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off semi-final
Both sides will have one chance to keep their World Cup participation dreams alive.
When Italy host Northern Ireland in their one-leg playoff semifinal tonight, they hope to make significant progress toward the 2026 World Cup.
Italy had to accept their spot in the knockout round after failing to automatically qualify during the group round of this summer’s extended event.
After the four-time world champions’ humiliating failure to qualify for the last two World Cups, nerves will be running high in Bergamo and throughout Italy. It is Gennaro Gattuso’s responsibility to prevent a third consecutive catastrophe.
The visitors, Northern Ireland, are a huge underdog. Michael O’Neill’s team is aware of the magnitude of their task. They will have to put their blood and sweat into tonight and defeat the Azzurri for the first time since the 1958 World Cup.
When and where will Italy vs. Northern Ireland take place?
The game will start at 7:45 p.m. GMT on Thursday, March 26, at New Balance Arena, a stadium in Bergamo, Italy.
For the fans in India, the game will kick off at 01:15 a.m. IST on Friday, March 27.
Where and how can Indian fans live telecast this game?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers live telecast will be available on Sony Sports Network for Indian fans.
Where and how to live stream this World Cup qualifier in India?
You can live stream this match on SonyLIV.
Where and how to watch Italy vs. Northern Ireland live in UK?
UK fans can tune into Prime Video UK to watch the game.
Where and how to watch Italy vs. Northern Ireland live in USA?
You can watch the game live on the services of Disney+, Fox Sports, Fubo TV, and ViX.
Where and how to live-stream in Nigeria?
Live telecast of this match in Nigeria will be available on the FIFA+ platform.
Where will the game take place?
New Balance Arena is a stadium in Bergamo, Italy.
What time will the game start?
It will start at 7:45 pm GMT on Thursday, 26 March.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.