The Italian national team secured an important victory against Northern Ireland with a 2-0 win in the match that brought them together in the semi-finals of the European play-offs qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

The Italian national team opened the scoring in the 55th minute through Sandro Tonali, after the defense cleared a cross that reached him outside the penalty area, allowing him to unleash a powerful shot that found the back of the net, giving the Azzurri the lead.

In the 80th minute, Moise Kean strengthened the score with a second goal, following a precise cross from Tonali, which the Italian striker skillfully converted into the net.

With this victory, the Italian national team secured its spot in the final match of the European playoffs, where it will face the winner of the match between the Welsh national team and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team. The decisive final match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 31.