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.

A first-half header from Nick Woltemade was enough as Germany edged a dogged Northern Ireland 1-0 in Belfast on Monday to stay top of their 2026 World Cup qualifying group.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Saturday pledged changes to his side for Sunday's crunch World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland in Cologne.

Pedri Gonzalez struck twice for Spain as they thumped Northern Ireland 5-1 in their final friendly ahead of Euro 2024 on Saturday.

The UK and Ireland look set to be named as joint hosts of the European Championship in 2028 with no rival bids looking likely before this week's deadline, the Times reported on Monday

Italy will have to get through the play-offs if they are to return to the World Cup after a goalless draw at Northern Ireland on Monday allowed Switzerland to pip them on the final day of qualifying.

Scotland are one game away from reaching the UEFA Euro 2020 and also their first major tournament in 22 years.

Nations League: Nicolo Barella's first-half header helped Italy beat the Netherlands 1-0 while Erling Haaland netted a brace as Norway thrashed Northern Ireland 5-1.

Jose Luis Gaya's late goal gave Spain a 1-1 draw away in Germany on Thursday as the start of the UEFA Nations League marked the return of international football in Europe.

Switzerland have reached their fourth consecutive FIFA World Cup.

Wales rode on Gareth McAuley's own goal to defeat Northern Ireland and enter their maiden euro quarter-final

Wales rode on Gareth McAuley's own goal to beat Northern Ireland 1-0 and enter their maiden euro quarter-finals. Catch highlights of Wales vs Northern Ireland here

Live streaming of Wales vs Northern Ireland Euro 2016 last-16 will be available on all digital platforms like web and mobile. WAL and NIR are playing in the Euro finals for the first time. Catch live action through NDTV live blog too.

No longer a football sideshow, Wales and Northern Ireland will take centre stage in Paris on Saturday. There will even be an English referee, with Premier League official Martin Atkinson taking charge of the game

Germany defeated Northern Ireland 1-0 thanks to a goal from Mario Gomez to go on top of Group C and qualify for the round of 16

Germany beat Northern Ireland 1-0 thanks Mario Gomez's goal in the 30th minute. The reigning World Champions have finished atop the Group C standings while Northern Ireland finished third and are still in contention for the Round of 16. Catch all highlights of Germany vs Northern Ireland here.

Live streaming of Germany vs Northern Ireland Group C Euro 2016 match will be available on all digital platforms like web and mobile. Germany need a point to qualify for pre-quarterfinals. Catch live action through NDTV live blog too

World Champions Germany, who face Northern Ireland on Tuesday in Group C, needed Shkodran Mustafi to break the deadlock against Ukraine before midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger sealed the 2-0 win on a break in injury time.