Who could NI face in World Cup play-offs? (opens original article in a new tab)

Northern Ireland's women's football team will learn their 2027 World Cup play-off semi-final opponents, facing teams like Portugal, Switzerland, Scotland, and Wales, with challenges ahead to qualify for their first World Cup.

• Northern Ireland's women's football team will face potential opponents in the 2027 World Cup play-off semi-finals, including Portugal, Switzerland, Scotland, and Wales.
• The team finished third in Group B2, securing a play-off spot but will be unseeded in the play-offs, facing challenges to reach the World Cup.
• Potential opponents like Slovenia, Poland, and Serbia have varying levels of experience and strength, with some having never qualified for a World Cup before.