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Belarus v Northern Ireland: Match details, Kickoff time and how to watch NI’s behind-closed-doors game

Belarus are not allowed to have fans at their games due to FIFA sanctions after the country’s part in the Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Paddy McNair and co are set to travel to Hungary for their next Nations League fixture against Belarus (Liam McBurney/PA)

MICHAEL O’Neill and his Northern Ireland side will be keen to get their Nations League campaign back on track after they suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Bulgaria in the last window.

The Green and White Army will now take on Carlos Alós’ side in Zalaegerszeg in Hungary as Belarus are not allowed to have fans at their games and must play European competitions in a neutral venue due to UEFA sanctions after the country’s part in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The game will also be played behind closed doors due to the restrictions on Belarusian teams.

Irish league champions Larne, who are competing in this year’s UEFA Europa Conference League, will have to play Dinamo Minsk, who they meet in the league phase of the tournament, at a neutral, empty venue.

Goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell and centre-back Daniel Ballard have been ruled out with shoulder and ankle injuries respectively.

Where and when do Northern Ireland play Belarus in the UEFA Nations League?

Northern Ireland will play Belarus in Zalaegerszeg in Hungary as Belarus are not allowed to have fans at their games and must play European competitions in a neutral venue due to UEFA sanctions after the country’s part in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7.45pm.

Where can I watch the Northern Ireland-Belarus game?

Fans can watch the Belarus v Northern Ireland game on YouTube on the Viaplay channel.