Italy’s failure to qualify automatically for the 2026 World Cup inevitably sparked plenty of debate across this once-proud footballing nation.Losing home and away to Norway consigned Italy to the ...

In the latest instalment of Legacy, GOAL's feature and podcast series following the road to the 2026 World Cup, we look at ...

Four-time winners Italy are one of the most successful nations in World Cup history - but are in danger of missing the finals for the third successive time. After failing to qualify for Russia 2018 ...

FIGC President Gabriele Gravina says he won’t be forced to resign if Italy fail to qualify for the World Cup and discusses a new project that will prioritise ‘technique’ over tactics at a youth level.

Italy needs to beat Norway by nine goals or more to qualify directly to the 2026 World Cup. Italy must beat Norway by nine goals to directly qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Finishing second sends ...

Italy face playoffs to avoid third consecutive World Cup absence Playoff history includes shock losses to North Macedonia, Sweden Fans recall past World Cup finals MILAN, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Frustrated ...

The European section of qualification for next summer’s World Cup has entered its final stages with Norway and Italy battling for top spot in Group I. On Sunday, the top two meet in Milan for what can ...

Iraq will have to beat Bolivia or Suriname in a one-game playoff next March to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

© Marco Luzzani/Getty ImagesFederico Dimarco of Italy looks dejected during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match. With a total of 12 groups, the 2026 World Cup Draw ...