Italy Must Beat Northern Ireland, Then Wales or Bosnia To Return to World Cup
Italy was stopped by Sweden from getting to the 2018 World Cup. It was North Macedonia in 2022. Now it is Northern Ireland's turn.
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Italy has to beat Northern Ireland then Wales or Bosnia to return to the World Cup
Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would go on the road to reach its first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.
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