oi-Soumyaroop Mukherjee

Italy vs Northern Ireland Live Streaming: Italy face Northern Ireland at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo on Thursday in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff, with both sides chasing a place on football’s biggest stage.

The Azzurri are desperate to return to the tournament after missing out on the last two editions in 2018 and 2022, and will be determined to end their 12-year absence from the World Cup.

Meanwhile, Northern Ireland is aiming to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986. Despite being one of the smallest nations in terms of population to have achieved such feats, they have previously qualified multiple times and even scored on the global stage.

The two teams last met during the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. Italy secured a 2-0 win at home, but a frustrating 0-0 draw in Northern Ireland ultimately cost them the top spot in their group, contributing to their failure to qualify.

This encounter is a one-legged playoff, with the winner advancing to face either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina for a place in the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Italy vs Northern Ireland: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Schedule

What Is The Date For The Italy vs Northern Ireland FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match?

The match between Italy vs Northern Ireland will take place on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (Local) / Friday, March 27, 2026 (IST).

When Will The Italy vs Northern Ireland FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match Start?

The Italy vs Northern Ireland FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match will start at 1:30 A.M. IST on Friday in India.

Where Will The Italy vs Northern Ireland FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Be Played?

The match will be played at the Stadio di Bergamo in Italy.

Italy vs Northern Ireland FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Live Streaming & Telecast Details

Where to watch the Italy vs Northern Ireland FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match in India?

The Italy vs Northern Ireland match will be streamed live on the SonyLIV app and website. The match is scheduled to kick off at 1:30 AM IST (March 27).

Where To Watch The Italy vs Northern Ireland FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match in the UK?

Fans in the UK can watch the match live on BBC Three. The kick-off time is 9:00 PM BST (March 26).

Where to watch the Italy vs Northern Ireland FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match in the USA?

The match will be available for live streaming on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network. The kick-off time is 4:00 PM EDT / 1:00 PM PDT (March 26).

Where To Watch The Italy vs Northern Ireland FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match in Australia?

Fans in Australia can watch the Italy vs Northern Ireland match live on the ESPN App and via ESPN television channels. The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:45 AM AEST (March 27) in Australia.

Where To Watch The Italy vs Northern Ireland FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match in Nigeria?

Fans in Nigeria can watch the Italy vs Northern Ireland match live on SuperSport channels, with streaming available via the DStv Now app. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:45 PM WAT (March 26) in Nigeria.

Where To Watch The Italy vs Northern Ireland FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match in Italy?

Fans in Italy can watch the Italy vs Northern Ireland match live on RAI (Radiotelevisione Italiana) channels, with streaming available on the RaiPlay app and website.

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