Italy vs N Ireland 2026 World Cup Qualifying - UEFA, Playoff Semifinals
Introduction
Italy are hosting Northern Ireland
at New Balance Arena, Bergamo, Italy, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA
Venue: New Balance Arena
Location: Bergamo, Italy
Venue: New Balance Arena
Location: Bergamo, Italy
Statistics
 NIR |
ITA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goal Difference | 9 |
| 7 | Total Goals | 21 |
| 1 | Assists | 18 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 12 |
Italy Leaders
| # | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Mateo Retegui | Matches: 8, Goals: 5 | |
| Moise Kean | Matches: 3, Goals: 4 | |
| Giacomo Raspad.. | Matches: 7, Goals: 3 |
Northern Ireland Leaders
| # | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Price | Matches: 6, Goals: 1 | |
| Justin Devenny | Matches: 5, Goals: 1 | |
| Trai Hume | Matches: 5, Goals: 1 |
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