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Italy v Northern Ireland: World Cup Playoff

Published March 26, 2026 · Updated March 26, 2026 · The Guardian

Northern Ireland started their World Cup playoff against Italy in Bergamo, with a minute of silence held for former Italy striker Giuseppe Savoldi before kickoff.

Italy and Northern Ireland are competing in a single-leg World Cup playoff semi-final in Bergamo. Northern Ireland began the match with early possession, attempting to build down the left wing.

Before kickoff, a minute of silence was observed for former Italy striker Giuseppe Savoldi, who passed away today at the age of 79. The match kicked off at 7.45pm GMT.

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