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      Italy vs Northern Ireland — World Cup Qualification Europe (Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC)

      WC UEFA QualifiersWC UEFA Qualifiers
      Thu, Mar 26, 2026
      Semi-finals
      Italy
      Italy
      2 – 0
      Full-time
      Northern Ireland
      Northern Ireland

      S. Tonali56'
      M. Kean80'
      ⚽
      📍New Balance Arena
      Referee️D. Makkelie

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      Highlights

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      Events & Timeline

      • S. Tonali
        ⚽
        56'
      • Alessandro Bastoni Foul
        58'
      • F. Gatti → A. Bastoni
        🔁
        63'
      • F. Esposito → M. Retegui
        🔁
        64'
      • 68'
        🔁
        P. Smyth → T. Devlin
      • 79'
        🔁
        J. Magennis → J. Donley
      • 79'
        🔁
        J. Reid → B. Spencer
      • M. Kean → S. Tonali
        ⚽
        80'
      • N. Pisilli → S. Tonali
        🔁
        83'
      • M. Palestra → M. Politano
        🔁
        83'
      • G. Raspadori → M. Kean
        🔁
        88'

      About this match

      The match between Italy and Northern Ireland takes place at Mar 26, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC as part of the World Cup Qualification Europe (Semi-finals).
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      This page provides match details, including live scores and events, the match timeline, and official highlights, depending on coverage availability.
      When is the Italy vs Northern Ireland match?
      The game starts at Mar 26, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC.
      Where is Italy vs Northern Ireland played?
      The match takes place at New Balance Arena, Bergamo, Italy.
      Where can I watch or stream Italy vs Northern Ireland live on TV or online?
      Broadcast information is not available for finished matches.

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      Formation

      ItalyItaly7.3
      3–5–2
      G. Donnarumma7
      C1 G. Donnarumma
      G. Mancini7.5
      23 G. Mancini
      A. Bastoni7
      21 A. Bastoni
      🔁63
      R. Calafiori7.6
      13 R. Calafiori
      M. Politano6.7
      7 M. Politano
      🔁83
      N. Barella6.3
      18 N. Barella
      M. Locatelli7.3
      5 M. Locatelli
      S. Tonali8.5
      ⚽
      👟
      8 S. Tonali
      🔁83
      F. Dimarco7.9
      3 F. Dimarco
      M. Kean7.7
      ⚽
      11 M. Kean
      🔁88
      M. Retegui6.7
      9 M. Retegui
      🔁64
      J. Donley6.3
      10 J. Donley
      🔁79
      I. Price6.9
      14 I. Price
      E. Galbraith6.9
      7 E. Galbraith
      S. Charles7.3
      19 S. Charles
      J. Devenny6.7
      15 J. Devenny
      B. Spencer7.2
      20 B. Spencer
      🔁79
      R. McConville7.2
      13 R. McConville
      P. McNair7
      17 P. McNair
      T. Hume7.3
      C5 T. Hume
      T. Devlin6.9
      2 T. Devlin
      🔁68
      P. Charles7.2
      23 P. Charles
      Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland7
      5-4-1

      Managers

      ItalyItaly
      Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
      Ivan Gennaro Gattuso
      Ivan Gennaro Gattuso
      Michael Andrew Martin O'Neill
      Michael Andrew Martin O'Neill

      Substitutes

      ItalyItaly
      Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
      F. Gatti6.7
      19 F. Gatti
      Defender
      🔁63
      P. Smyth6.6
      11 P. Smyth
      Forward
      🔁68
      F. Esposito6.9
      15 F. Esposito
      Forward
      🔁64
      J. Reid6.5
      18 J. Reid
      Forward
      🔁79
      M. Palestra6.2
      2 M. Palestra
      Defender
      🔁83
      J. Magennis6.5
      21 J. Magennis
      Forward
      🔁79
      N. Pisilli6.3
      14 N. Pisilli
      Midfielder
      🔁83
      B. Peacock-Farrell
      1 B. Peacock-Farrell
      Goalkeeper
      G. Raspadori
      10 G. Raspadori
      Forward
      🔁88
      C. Hazard
      12 C. Hazard
      Goalkeeper
      M. Carnesecchi
      12 M. Carnesecchi
      Goalkeeper
      E. Toal
      3 E. Toal
      Defender
      A. Meret
      22 A. Meret
      Goalkeeper
      T. Atcheson
      4 T. Atcheson
      Defender
      L. Spinazzola
      4 L. Spinazzola
      Defender
      C. Brown
      22 C. Brown
      Defender
      A. Buongiorno
      6 A. Buongiorno
      Defender
      G. Saville
      6 G. Saville
      Midfielder
      G. Scalvini
      20 G. Scalvini
      Defender
      P. Kelly
      9 P. Kelly
      Midfielder
      B. Cristante
      16 B. Cristante
      Midfielder
      B. Lyons
      16 B. Lyons
      Midfielder
      D. Frattesi
      17 D. Frattesi
      Midfielder
      C. Marshall
      8 C. Marshall
      Forward

      Player form

      Key players from the last 5 matches (all competitions).
      ItalyItaly
      Based on player stats from 5 verified matches.
      M. Retegui7.6
      ⚽
      👟
      M. Retegui
      Forward
      Played
      5
      Starts
      4
      Minutes
      370
      Goals
      3
      Assists
      3
      F. Dimarco7.4
      👟
      F. Dimarco
      Defender
      Played
      5
      Starts
      4
      Minutes
      364
      Assists
      4
      G. Mancini7.3
      ⚽
      G. Mancini
      Defender
      Played
      4
      Starts
      4
      Minutes
      360
      Goals
      2
      M. Kean8
      ⚽
      M. Kean
      Forward
      Played
      2
      Starts
      2
      Minutes
      94
      Goals
      3
      F. Esposito7.4
      ⚽
      F. Esposito
      Forward
      Played
      4
      Starts
      1
      Minutes
      224
      Goals
      3
      S. Tonali7.8
      ⚽
      S. Tonali
      Midfielder
      Played
      4
      Starts
      4
      Minutes
      359
      Goals
      1
      Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
      Based on player stats from 4 verified matches.
      I. Price7.1
      ⚽
      I. Price
      Forward
      Played
      4
      Starts
      4
      Minutes
      358
      Goals
      1
      T. Hume7.1
      ⚽
      T. Hume
      Defender
      Played
      3
      Starts
      3
      Minutes
      270
      Goals
      1
      J. Devenny7.3
      👟
      J. Devenny
      Defender
      Played
      3
      Starts
      3
      Minutes
      270
      Assists
      1
      E. Galbraith6.8
      E. Galbraith
      Forward
      Played
      4
      Starts
      4
      Minutes
      341
      P. McNair6.8
      P. McNair
      Defender
      Played
      4
      Starts
      4
      Minutes
      345
      S. Charles7.2
      S. Charles
      Midfielder
      Played
      3
      Starts
      3
      Minutes
      270

      Match statistics

      63% Ball possession 37%
      19 Total shots 8
      8 Shots on goal 1
      6 Shots off goal 4
      5 Blocked shots 3
      14 Shots inside the box 4
      5 Shots outside the box 4
      1 Goalkeeper saves 5
      503 Total passes 308
      423 Accurate passes 235
      84% Pass accuracy 76%
      11 Fouls 8
      12 Corner kicks 3
      2 Offsides 0
      1 Yellow cards 0

      Team Form

      Last 5 matches (all competitions).
      4Wins2
      0Draws0
      1Losses3
      14Goals scored4
      9Goals conceded5
      2.8Goals per match0.8
      1.8Goals conceded per match1
      2Clean sheets2
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