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World Cup playoff draw: Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal drawn with Italy

European champions Italy face a possible World Cup qualifying playoff against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal after being drawn in the same path in Friday's draw.

Italy finished as runners-up to Switzerland, while Portugal were pipped to top spot in their group after a home defeat to Serbia, meaning both teams have to go through the new playoff system if they are to be at the finals in Qatar in a year's time.

Portugal will be at home to Turkey in the semifinals, while Italy will host North Macedonia. The winners of those two semifinals will meet for one place at the World Cup.