[IN PICS] NI fans arrive in Switzerland

Northern Ireland fans have arrived in the Swiss city of Basel ahead of Sunday evening's World Cup Playoff at St. Jakob-Park.

The Green and White Army will be hoping their passionate support can drive Michael O'Neill's men to overturn the first leg defeat in Belfast.

Northern Ireland fans, along with their southern counterparts, were recognised by UEFA last year, with an award for their outstanding contribution to the European Championship staged in France.

The IFA received an allocation of 1,800 tickets, or around 5% of the stadium's 36,000 capacity.

Despite being heavily outnumbered, the Northern Ireland fans will hope to make their presence felt as their team take on a side who have won nine competitive home fixtures in a row.