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Northern Ireland — World Cup - Qualification Europe: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Italy vs Northern Ireland — the facts
Italy beat Northern Ireland 2–0 (half-time 0–0).
Italy met Northern Ireland in the World Cup - Qualification Europe (Semi-finals). Kick-off was Thursday, 26 March 2026, 19:45 UTC at New Balance Arena. Referee: Danny Desmond Makkelie.
Team pages: Italy · Northern Ireland · World Cup - Qualification Europe
Key moments
- 56' Goal: Sandro Tonali — 1–0
- 80' Goal: Moise Kean (assist: Sandro Tonali) — 2–0
Starting line-ups
Italy (3-5-2)
Northern Ireland (5-4-1)
About this match
On this page: the Italy vs Northern Ireland final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this World Cup - Qualification Europe fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Italy and Northern Ireland team pages or the World Cup - Qualification Europe page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Italy vs Northern Ireland?
Italy beat Northern Ireland 2–0 (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in Italy vs Northern Ireland?
Sandro Tonali (56') for Italy; Moise Kean (80') for Italy.
›Where can I watch Italy vs Northern Ireland highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Italy vs Northern Ireland; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.