The Welsh national team suffered a 4-2 penalty-shoutout loss against Bosnia & Herzegovina in the World Cup play-off semi-final after drawing 1-1 in regular time. U's striker Mark Harris came on in the 75th minute and scored one of his country's two successful spot kicks in the shootout. Oxford's four Northern Ireland internationals had their dreams of playing at a World Cup ended by Italy in a 2-0 loss earlier in the evening. READ MORE: Oxford United's Championship losses compared against rivalsThe Green and White Army suffered defeat in Bergamo in their World Cup play-off semi-final clash with the Azzurri. Oxford return to action on Good Friday when they welcome Hull City to the Kassam Stadium after the final international break of the season.

Source: The Herald March 27, 2026 04:51 UTC