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.
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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.
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.
What is the team news?
Here's our starting 11 to face @SFV_ASF in our @FIFAWorldCup play-off. Who will be our stand out performer tonight?
#DareToDream #GAWA pic.twitter.com/X9cU18n1dc
— Northern Ireland (@NorthernIreland) November 9, 2017
Switzerland‘s #starting11 against @NorthernIreland
#NIRSUI #Playoff #RoadToRussia pic.twitter.com/gb2Zky9PP9
— nationalteams_SFVASF (@SFV_ASF) November 9, 2017
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