"Catch Italy vs Northern Ireland for FREE: Your Guide to TV Channels and Live Streaming for the World Cup Play-Off!"

NORTHERN IRELAND are just two wins from the World Cup but face a tough task as they head to Italy in the play-off semi-finals.

came third in qualifying Group A but have a second chance via the play-offs after topping their Nations League group.

Northern Ireland are looking to make their first World Cup since 1958Credit: Getty

missed out on automatic qualification to France on goal difference and there is major pressure on Gennaro Gattuso’s side to progress from this one-legged tie.

The pressure is off Northern Ireland as they look to make their first since 1958.

But the Italians must avoid the major embarrassment of not making a third World Cup in a row after not appearing at Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.

When is Italy vs Northern Ireland?

• This play-off clash takes place on Thursday, March 26.
• Kick-off is at 7.45pm GMT.
• Atalanta’s 25,000-seater New Balance Arena is the venue after Italy boss .

How can I watch Italy vs Northern Ireland for FREE?

• Fans in Northern Ireland can watch on BBC One.
• British viewers outside the country must tune in to BBC Three to watch the game.
• A FREE live stream is available on BBC iPlayer or BBC Sport.
• will keep you up to date with our LIVE blog.

Who else is playing in the World Cup play-offs?

European Path A

Semi-finals:

• Wales vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Italy vs Northern Ireland

Final:

• Wales/Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Italy/Northern Ireland

European Path B

Semi-finals:

• Ukraine vs Sweden
• Poland vs Albania

Final:

• Ukraine/Sweden vs Poland/Albania

European Path C

Semi-finals:

• Slovakia vs Kosovo
• Turkey vs Romania

Final:

• Slovakia/Kosovo vs Turkey/Romania

European Path D

• Czech Republic vs Republic of Ireland
• Denmark vs North Macedonia

Intercontinental Play-Offs

Semi-finals:

• Bolivia vs Suriname
• New Caledonia vs Jamaica

Final

• DR Congo vs Bolivia/Suriname
• Iraq vs New Caledonia/Jamaica