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Who could NI face in World Cup play-offs?

Who could NI face in World Cup play-offs?
BBC Sport Wednesday 17 June 2026, 07:24 UTC 1 min read
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BBC Sport NI looks at Northern Ireland potential World Cup play-off semi-final opponents ahead of Thursday's draw.

BBC Sport NI looks at Northern Ireland potential World Cup play-off semi-final opponents ahead of Thursday's draw.
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