Italy vs Ireland: Azzurri Eye 2026 World Cup Return in Europe Playoff Showdown
25 March 2026
The New Balance Arena will stage the standout clash between Italy and visiting Northern Ireland on Thursday, the Europe play-off semi-final for the 2026 World Cup.
The Azzurri will chase victory and a place in the final, leaning on home support as they try to avoid a third straight World Cup miss.
The winner will face the victor of the Bosnia and Wales showdown in the pursuit of a 2026 World Cup berth.
In this Koora report, we outline the broadcasters for Italy vs Ireland in the final European playoff for the 2026 World Cup.
Which channels will broadcast Italy vs Ireland in the Europe final playoff for the 2026 World Cup?
BeIN Sports holds the rights for Europe qualifiers.
For the Ireland match, BeIN SPORTS 1 HD is allocated.
How to watch online the Italy vs Ireland online in the Europe final playoff for the 2026 World Cup?
Live streaming is available via the TOD TV app.
BeIN Connect is available for subscribers.
Who will commentate Italy vs Ireland in the final European playoff?
BeIN Sports has tasked Essam Al-Shawali with the commentary.
What time is the Italy vs Ireland match?
The match takes place on Thursday 26 March 2026 at the New Balance Arena.
Kick-off is 22:45 Saudi time and 23:45 UAE time.
Punchline: If Italy win, the trophy will finally file for a passport.
Punchline 2: Soccer is a sport where the ball travels faster than the commentary—enjoy the show with a side of humor.
