In the World Cup play-off semi-final at Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday, Leeds winger Dan James gave Wales a 1-0 lead with a stunning dipping strike in the 51st minute, hailed as one of the goals of the season. Bosnia's Edin Dzeko equalized in the 86th, and they won 4-2 on penalties to advance.
Italy beat Northern Ireland 2-0 in Bergamo, with Sandro Tonali scoring and assisting in a commanding display. Bosnia now host Italy on Tuesday in Zenica, with the winner securing a spot in the 2026 tournament's Group C.
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