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Northern Ireland vs Switzerland: Live stream, kick-off time, TV channel and team news for World Cup play-off

Northern Ireland had a hugely impressive World Cup qualifying campaign as they finished second behind Germany in their group

NORTHERN IRELAND are on the verge of a first World Cup appearance since 1986 as they host Switzerland in the first-leg of their play-off tie.

Michael O'Neill's men defied the odds to finish second in Group C behind world champions Germany and edge out the likes of Czech Republic and Norway.

Northern Ireland had a hugely impressive World Cup qualifying campaign as they finished second behind Germany in their group
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Northern Ireland had a hugely impressive World Cup qualifying campaign as they finished second behind Germany in their groupCredit: PA:Press Association

But they face a Swiss side who were the best of the second placed teams in qualifying.

From their ten games, they recorded nine wins and just one defeat - against group winners Portugal in their final match in Lisbon.

Switzerland are Northern Ireland's opponents but Michael O'Neill was hoping to face either them or Denmark
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Switzerland are Northern Ireland's opponents but Michael O'Neill was hoping to face either them or DenmarkCredit: Reuters

What time is kick-off?

THE first leg of this tie takes place on Thursday, November 9 in Belfast. 

Kick-off is at 7.45pm.

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Which channel is it on?

THIS match is live on Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage getting underway at 7pm. 

Or stay with us here on SunSport, where we will have a LIVE blog with all the action from Windsor Park.

Michael O'Neill became manager of Northern Ireland in 2012
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Michael O'Neill became manager of Northern Ireland in 2012Credit: Getty Images - Getty

What is the team news?

 

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