How to Watch Today’s Italy vs. Northern Ireland World Cup Qualifier Match In the U.S.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Just six spots remain in the 2026 World Cup. Today, Italy and Northern Ireland will face off at New Balance Arena in Bergamo to keep their chances alive. The Azzurri are looking to end a 12-year absence from soccer ’s biggest tournament, and Northern Ireland are hoping for their first entry since 1986.

The winner will play either Wales or Bosnia & Herzegovina on Tuesday to secure a berth in the World Cup. Italy, 13th in FIFA rankings, is the favorite to advance. Northern Ireland is ranked 69th. The squads also met in a 2022 World Cup qualifier that saw Italy win 2-0. The Italy vs. Northern Ireland World Cup qualifier is not airing on any TV channel in the U.S., but will be available to stream on Paramount+ .

If you have a VPN, you can also stream Italy vs. Northern Ireland for free by connecting to the U.K.’s BBC iPlayer. Here’s a breakdown of these two...