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How do the 2026 World Cup play-offs work? Dates, venues and format

By Steven Chicken last updated

The 2026 World Cup qualifiers start tonight and there are still another six places up for grabs

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Northern Ireland World Cup 2026 squad: Michael O'Neill's latest selection ahead of the World Cup qualifying play-offs

By Chris Nee Published

The Northern Ireland World Cup 2026 squad is shaping up, with the nation still dreaming of a place at in North America

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Wales World Cup 2026 squad: Craig Bellamy's latest selection ahead of the March international break

By Joseph Saunders Published

The prospective Wales World Cup 2026 squad is taking shape ahead of a tie against Bosnia and Herzegovina, then Northern Ireland or Italy - and there are some glaring omissions

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Hungary , Hungary - 16 November 2025; Troy Parrott, left, and Seamus Coleman of Republic of Ireland celebrate after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
Could Northern Ireland play Republic of Ireland in a World Cup 2026 Playoff Final?

By Ewan Gennery Published

Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will find out their pathway to the World Cup soon, but could it involve a clash between the two?

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Watch Slovakia vs Northern Ireland: Live streams, TV info for World Cup qualifier with a play-off spot on the line

By Chris Nee Published

Slovakia and Northern Ireland meet in their penultimate crunch World Cup qualifier – here's how to watch Slovakia vs Northern Ireland online and on TV today.

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Scotland captain Andy Robertson looks on during the Euro 2024 match against Switzerland in Cologne, Germany
Scotland, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland finally learn their World Cup 2026 qualifying opponents

By Joe Mewis Published

FourFourTwo breaks down the latest set of complicated permutations and UEFA scheduling so you don't have to

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Northern Ireland players celebrate after Isaac Price scored to complete a hat-trick in the UEFA Nations League match against Bulgaria at Windsor Park in Belfast, October 2024
Here's what to look out for as in-form Northern Ireland gear up for Switzerland friendly

By Tom Hancock Published

Our statistical preview of Friday's big game in Belfast

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World Cup 2026 UEFA qualifying groups IN FULL: Robert Pires draws England during the FIFA World Cup 2026: European Qualifier Draw at the Home of FIFA on December 13, 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland.
World Cup 2026: The UEFA qualifying groups IN FULL

By Mark White Published

The UEFA qualifying groups for World Cup 2026 are here, as home nations look to book places at the 48-team tournament

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Belfast , United Kingdom - 24 September 2022; A general view before the UEFA Nations League C Group 2 match between Northern Ireland and Kosovo at National Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
Northern Ireland could be forced to play home game outside of UK, following government demands

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Northern Ireland still have two games remaining in their Nations League campaign, but one might not be played at their Windsor Park home

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England captain Harry Kane looks on during the Euro 2024 quarter-final match against Switzerland
What changes have been made for the Nations League? Everything you need to know

By Steven Chicken Published

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will all have more on the line in this season's edition of the Nations League

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