Friday’s briefing: World Cup dream dies for Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland - News Summed Up

Friday’s briefing: World Cup dream dies for Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland


Michael O’Neill’s young Northern Ireland side fell to a 2-0 defeat in Bergamo. Wales suffer penalty heartbreakWales suffered World Cup play-off heartbreak as Bosnia and Herzegovina won 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Cardiff. Our campaign comes to a close after a penalty shootout defeat in Prague. Having reached half-time with the match still goalless, Northern Ireland successfully ramped up the tension inside the Stadio di Bergamo. A #ThreeLions group that are ready to make an impression on Thomas Tuchel 👊 — England (@England) March 26, 2026England step up their World Cup preparations with a friendly at Wembley against Uruguay, managed by former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa.


Source: The Herald March 27, 2026 07:46 UTC



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