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Michael O'Neill Backs Northern Ireland to Shock Italy and Make World Cup

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has backed his side to cause a major upset and beat Italy to earn a place at next ...

'Don't waste the opportunity!' - Michael O'Neill insists all the pressure is on Italy ahead of 2026 World Cup play-off

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has declared that the weight of expectation lies firmly on Italy's shoulders as his ...

Play-off pressure 'very much on Italy' - O'Neill

With Northern Ireland potentially two wins away from qualification for the 2026 World Cup, manager Michael O'Neill is urging ...

How Northern Ireland and Wales reacted to drawing Italy in World Cup play-offs

Italy have been drawn against Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off semi-final, and will go on to face either Wales or ...
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O’Neill: ‘Italy will be as tough as it gets’ for Northern Ireland in World Cup play-offs

Northern Ireland head coach Michael O'Neill admits that drawing Italy in the World Cup play-off semi-final is ‘as tough as we can get’, but has urged his ...

‘One-off’ tie against Italy might suit Northern Ireland betters says manager Michael O’Neill

Facing four-time World Champions Italy in their own backyard is a huge task for Northern Ireland, but Michael O’Neill ...

Michael O’Neill backs Northern Ireland to shock Italy and reach World Cup

Michael O’Neill admitted Northern Ireland wanted to avoid Italy in the World Cup qualifying play-offs but backed his side to ...

Northern Ireland face daunting Italy test in World Cup play-offs and could play Wales as Republic of Ireland get Czechia

NORTHERN IRELAND will face a trip to Italy in the World Cup play-off semi-finals. And the winner will travel to either Wales ...

Michael O’Neill believes Northern Ireland can shock Italy to reach World Cup

Michael O’Neill admitted Northern Ireland wanted to avoid Italy in the World Cup qualifying play-offs but backed his side to ...