Northern Ireland Overview

Spain v Cabo Verde: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It is the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde have achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, with the African nation to face Lionel Messi's Argentina on Friday.

France vs Northern Ireland Predictions: Les Bleus cruise in Lille

Explore our soccer expert’s France vs Northern Ireland predictions, pre Monday’s 3:10pm ET Friendly clash (6/8).

France vs Northern Ireland: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Friendly match between France and Northern Ireland, as well as kick-off time and team news

Germany v Northern Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Where to watch and live stream Northern Ireland soccer games

Everything you need to know about how to watch Northern Ireland in the friendlies and all major competitions.

Northern Ireland vs Guinea: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Friendlies match between Northern Ireland and Guinea, as well as kick-off time and team news

Italy v Northern Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs

O’Neill sparks outrage with NI selection

Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers manager Michael O'Neill has provoked a fierce backlash from Championship relegation rivals. Balancing his dual roles, the 56-year-old is accused of a major conflict of interest after heavily utilising key players from clubs battling Blackburn for survival in a 1-1 friendly draw, while resting his own prospect until the 80th minute.