Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from the opening 2022 World Cup qualifier, as Italy host Northern Ireland.

It kicks off at the Stadio Tardini in Parma at 19.45 GMT.

If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE.

The Azzurri are in the same group as Northern Ireland, Switzerland, Bulgaria and Lithuania.

Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from the opening 2022 World Cup qualifier, as Italy host Northern Ireland.

It kicks off at the Stadio Tardini in Parma at 19.45 GMT.

If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE.

The Azzurri are in the same group as Northern Ireland, Switzerland, Bulgaria and Lithuania.

There have been four previous meetings between the nations, with three Italy victories and a 0-0 draw in Belfast in October 2010.

The most recent encounter was a Euro 2012 qualifier in October 2011, the Nazionale winning 3-0 with an Antonio Cassano brace in Pescara.

Roberto Mancini’s men will also be in action against Bulgaria on March 28 and Lithuania on March 31.

There will be a minute’s silence before kick-off and Italy wear black armbands to mark the death of five legends who passed since the last break for international duty: Pietro Anastasi, Mauro Bellugi, Mario Corso, Pierino Prati and Paolo Rossi.

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