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Northern Ireland is the men's national football team, currently ranked #70 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Belfast, playing their home matches at Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park. Follow Northern Ireland on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Northern Ireland have been in mixed form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 3 goals and conceded 4 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game. In the World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. A, they faced a 0-1 loss to Slovakia, and a 1-0 win against Luxembourg. In the World Cup Qualification UEFA 2nd Round, they faced a 0-2 loss to Italy. In the Friendlies, they faced a 1-1 draw with Wales, and a 1-0 win against Guinea.

Recent results for Northern Ireland:

• November 14, 2025: World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. A - 0-1 loss at Slovakia
• November 17, 2025: World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. A - 1-0 win vs Luxembourg
• March 26, 2026: World Cup Qualification UEFA 2nd Round - 0-2 loss at Italy
• March 31, 2026: Friendlies - 1-1 draw at Wales
• June 4, 2026: Friendlies - 1-0 win vs Guinea

Upcoming fixtures for Northern Ireland:

• June 8, 2026: Friendlies - at France
• September 25, 2026: UEFA Nations League B Grp. 2 - at Georgia
• September 28, 2026: UEFA Nations League B Grp. 2 - vs Hungary
• October 2, 2026: UEFA Nations League B Grp. 2 - at Ukraine
• October 5, 2026: UEFA Nations League B Grp. 2 - vs Georgia

Looking ahead, Northern Ireland have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: France (away), Georgia (away), Hungary (home), Ukraine (away), and Georgia (home).

Northern Ireland's squad consists of 23 players. Goalkeepers: Pierce Charles (Sheffield Wednesday), Luke Southwood (Bristol Rovers), Josh Clarke (Celtic). Defenders: Ruairi McConville (Norwich City), Tom Atcheson (Blackburn Rovers U21), Trai Hume (Sunderland), Brodie Spencer (Oxford United), Ciaron Brown (Oxford United). Midfielders: Patrick Kelly (Barnsley), Jamie McDonnell (Oxford United), Ethan Galbraith (Swansea City), Jamie Donley (Oxford United), Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers), Isaac Price (West Bromwich Albion), Justin Devenny (Crystal Palace), Alistair McCann (Preston North End), Shea Charles (Southampton). Forwards: Callum Marshall (Bochum), Kieran Morrison (Liverpool U21), Ceadach O'Neill (Arsenal U18), Braiden Graham (Everton U21), Jamie Reid (Stevenage), Josh Magennis (Exeter City).

Michael O'Neill is the current head coach of Northern Ireland. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 37% win rate across 105 matches, averaging 1.33 points per game.

Previously, Ian Baraclough managed the club for 6 seasons, recording 7 wins from 28 matches (25% win rate).

Northern Ireland plays their home matches at Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast, which has a capacity of 18,614.

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