Italy v Northern Ireland: World Cup playoff – live

<p>⚽️ Updates from the single-leg semi-final in Bergamo: 7.45pm GMT KO<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live">Latest scores from World Cup qualifiers</a> | <a href="mailto:scott.murray.casual@theguardian.com">Email Scott</a></p><p><strong>Northern Ireland get the ball rolling.</strong> A long pass down the left. McConville flicks on but Donnarumma gathers. The atmosphere is intense all right!</p><p><strong>“Ciao Beppe.”</strong> Before kick-off, a minute of silence in honour of former Atalanta, Bologna, Napoli and Italy striker Giuseppe Savoldi, who passed away today at the age of 79.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/mar/26/italy-v-northern-ireland-world-cup-playoff-live">Continue reading...</a>