How to follow Italy v Northern Ireland across BBC Sport NI

Northern Ireland's crucial World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy is almost upon us and you can keep up with all the build-up and action from Bergamo across the BBC. Michael O'Neill's side are aiming to qualifying for their first World Cup in 40 years but will be underdogs against four-time World Cup winners Italy. NI will also be without Liverpool's Conor Bradley, while defender Dan Ballard is also a doubt after picking up a hamstring strain for Sunderland.

If they can be victorious over the home side, then a trip to play either Wales or Bosnia-Herzegovina awaits with the winner of that play-off securing a place in Group B of the World Cup, alongside Canada, Qatar and Switzerland. You can find everything about the match on this dedicated page as well - but while you are here, here's a run down of everything to look forward to. Who will be the pundits for Italy v Northern Ireland?

We have a star-studded pundit line-up heading to Bergamo for the big game. Our TV coverage will feature former Chelsea, Parma and Italy forward Gianfranco Zola joins the team alongside Stuart Dallas , who was part of the Northern Ireland 2016 Euros squad, former Motherwell and Northern Ireland international Stephen Craigan and Chris Brunt , who made 65 appearances for NI. Our radio team will be announced shortly.

Watch an extended interview with Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill Looking ahead to the game, O'Neill admitted it is "very difficult to win" in Italy's backyard, but he is thankful that Northern Ireland "are still in the fight". "I've always said to the players, don't waste the opportunity," O'Neill said. "Every time you step on the pitch as an international player, you never know when it will be your last opportunity.