Northern Ireland in tough Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifying group with Italy and Switzerland
Northern Ireland have been drawn in a tough 2022 World Cup qualifying group with Italy, Switzerland, Bulgaria and Lithuania.
The draw will renew hostilities with Switzerland, who controversially defeated Northern Ireland in a playoff for the 20218 tournament.
The Republic of Ireland will take on Portugal, Serbia, Luxembourg and Azerbaijan.
Only group winners will be guaranteed qualification for the Qatar tournament.
The runners-up in each group will be involved in play-off games, which will also feature two teams that progress via the UEFA Nations League.