Play-Off Information
Lead bookers of 24-25 Campaign Packages have been sent the following information in relation to the upcoming fixture on 31 March:
The FIFA World Cup 2026 European play-off semi-final between Northern Ireland and Italy will be played on 26 March.
There are four potential fixture scenarios across two countries on 31 March, dependent on the outcome of the play-off semi-final against Italy.
Northern Ireland will either:
- Play a final or friendly against Wales in Cardiff, or
- Play a final or friendly against Bosnia & Herzegovina in Zenica.
We recognise that the turnaround time between the play-off semi-final and the 31 March fixture presents challenges for supporters. As such we intend to open an expression of interest process to better understand the level of demand for each possible fixture followed by a purchase period which is scheduled for week beginning 16 March. For the game which does not take place, the ticket amount will be refunded.
Please read the following guidelines carefully in relation to the expression of interest:
- Tickets for a potential fixture against Wales are priced at £42.50 each.
- Tickets for a potential fixture against Bosnia & Herzegovina are priced at £14.50 each.
- Lead bookers are strictly permitted to only apply for tickets for themselves and/or on behalf of those campaign package holders within their account.
- Lead bookers must not apply for anyone who is not a campaign package holder within their account. All ticket applications and campaign package holder information will be continually monitored and should it be identified that a lead booker applies for a non-campaign package holder then all future ticket applications may be affected for all campaign package holders within their account.
- Match tickets may be available by collection in the host country only and confirmation will follow closer to the fixture. Some ticket holders will be selected for ticket checks in both countries.
- Applications cannot be duplicated and therefore in advance of applying for match tickets please ensure you know the full name, date of birth and email address of each supporter you are applying for as your application cannot be repeated or edited.
- Email addresses must be unique for each supporter.
- All applications must be completed before noon on Thursday 12 March. Applications submitted after this time will not be accepted.
- On completion of an application supporters will receive an email confirming if their application has been submitted successfully. Supporters are strongly advised to save this email for their records.
- Supporters will receive an update on their application by email following the closing date and are responsible for checking their emails for all necessary action.
Supporters are advised that tickets for these fixtures are extremely limited and applying for a ticket isn’t a guarantee of allocation. Confirmation of allocation criteria will be supplied following the deadline for expression of interest.
FAQs
How do I express my interest for tickets?
As a lead booker you must express your interest no later than noon on Thursday 12 March by completing an expression of interest form
When will I know if my expression of interest is successful?
We will aim to let lead bookers know as soon as possible following the expression of interest deadline
If my expression is interest is successful when will tickets be available for purchase?
The purchase period will open week beginning 16 March (subject to change) and will be open for a period of 48 hours
If I purchase tickets for the fixture which doesn’t take place, what will happen to my purchase?
All tickets purchased for the fixture which doesn’t take place will be refunded.
I only wish to attend the fixture which is a final, is this an option?
No, as tickets for both Wales and Bosnia & Herzegovina are sold by each association regardless of fixture there is not an option to select the game based on the competition level.
Are tickets refundable?
All tickets are non-refundable for the fixture which does take place.