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Ghosts of North Macedonia haunt Italy with refereeing selection for Bosnia play-off

In a worryingly bad omen for the Italy national team, the same referee that took charge of the infamous 2022 World Cup play-off semi-final defeat against North Macedonia will be...

Heimir Hallgrimsson says ‘only pain’ for Republic of Ireland after penalty loss

Heimir Hallgrimsson was left feeling only pain as the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup dream was shattered in a heart-breaking penalty shoot-out.Ireland saw a 2-0 lead evaporate on a dramatic...

🇪🇺 Eight teams, four places: the European play-off finals

The European playoff semifinals were played, and the finalists for the last four spots at the next World Cup have now been decided.The Azzurra will put everything on the line...

Czech Republic 2-2 Ireland [aet; 4-3 on pens]: Azaz and Browne miss penalties to end World Cup dream

Ireland’s dreams of a first World Cup appearance since 2002 came to a heartbreaking end in Prague on Thursday, as the Czech Republic claimed a dramatic penalty shootout win in...