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Wales, Ireland, NI learn path to World Cup

World Cup playoff draw: Wales, Ireland, NI learn path to World Cup - as it happened

For Wales, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, their path to the 2026 World Cup is now clear. Follow ESPN for the latest news and reaction.

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

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World Cup 2026 play-off draws live updates: Italy draw Northern Ireland, Wales to face Bosnia & Herzegovina

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Italy to face Northern Ireland in 2026 World Cup playoffs

Four-time World Cup winners Italy will face Northern Ireland in the semi-finals of the European playoffs for the 2026 tournament while Ukraine face star-studded Sweden.

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Wales handed massive World Cup play-off boost they hadn't been expecting

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Wales to host Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final

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

Prior to the European play-offs being drawn, the inter-continental ties were also determined.

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Wales host Bosnia and NI visit Italy in play-offs

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World Cup play-off draw: Wales to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in semi-finals

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Preview: Springboks tackle Ireland bogey, red-hot England meet Pumas, All Blacks in Wales

If South Africa received a first-half red card against Ireland in Dublin this Saturday, could it win? The Springboks have been incredibly resilient to soak up first-half reds and still beat France 32-17 in Paris and Italy 32-14 in Turin over the last two weekends.

Wales given just 30% chance of qualifying for World Cup, predicts supercomputer – and it’s even worse news for Ireland

WALES have been given a damning verdict over their chances of World Cup qualification. Craig Bellamy’s men battered North Macedonia 7-1 on Tuesday to seal their place in the World Cup