Kenny Shiels' side will share a group with England's Lionesses, as well as Norway and Austria at next month's Euro 2022.
Jonny Evans struck in stoppage time to rescue a 2-2 draw for Northern Ireland at home to Cyprus.
Former Northern Ireland manager Billy Bingham, who led the team to the 1982 and 1986 World Cups, has died aged 90.
Ian Baraclough admitted he could understand the frustrations of Northern Ireland fans who turned on him after a 3-2 defeat to Kosovo.
Northern Ireland's long wait for a Nations League win goes on after they were beaten 3-2 in Kosovo, while Spain and Portugal picked up victories.
How the action unfolded on Thursday, with Northern Ireland beaten in Kosovo and Portugal and Spain victorious in their League A fixtures...
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