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Italy has to beat Northern Ireland then Wales or Bosnia to return to the World Cup
Four-time World Cup winner Italy is back in the qualifying playoffs for a third straight time and the draw by FIFA on Thursday plots a tricky path toward ending a remarkable 12-year wait to play on so...

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World Cup 2026 play-off draw: Italy vs Northern Ireland, Jamaica learn path to finals
Northern Ireland labelled as easiest opponent for Italy in World Cup play-off
World Cup play-off draw confirmed as N. Ireland face Italy, Wales host Bosnia, teams could meet
After a week of gripping qualification drama, the draw for the World Cup 2026 European play-offs takes place on Thursday (November 20) in Zurich, Switzerland.

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Italy to face Northern Ireland in 2026 World Cup playoffs
Northern Ireland face daunting Italy test in World Cup play-offs and could play Wales as Republic of Ireland get Czechia
World Cup 2026 play-off draw in full: Northern Ireland to face Italy as Wales meet Bosnia on same path
The two home nations were placed on the same pathway during Thursday’s 16-team European draw held at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, meaning they will face each other in a one-off final for a place at ne...

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World Cup 2026 play-off draws live updates: Italy draw Northern Ireland, Wales to face Bosnia & Herzegovina
Official: Italy’s World Cup play-off semi-final opponent revealed

Official: Italy plummet to new low of 12th in FIFA World Ranking

It is now official that Italy have plunged to 12th place in the FIFA World Ranking, their worst position since 2020, and could affect their status in the 2026 World Cup draw too.The calculations had

Italy vs Burkina Faso: How to Watch, U-17 World Cup Preview

Preview Italy vs Burkina Faso in the FIFA U-17 World Cup quarterfinals with TV info, start time, and key storylines ahead of kickoff.

FIFA release final men's rankings ahead of 2026 World Cup draw: USMNT move up, Italy and Mexico drop

Germany have moved into ninth place ahead in the latest FIFA men's rankings ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, likely sealing a place in Pot 1 for the draw.

How to Watch Moldova vs Italy: Live Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, TV Channel

Italy’s World Cup qualification hopes are resting on the team clinching victory in Moldova on Thursday.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Recap: What We Learned As Underdogs Rise And Giants Teeter

The road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Finals has already delivered seismic shifts in the global football landscape. With the showpiece expanding to 48 teams, tiny nations like Curacao and Cape Verde have seized the moment to make history,

Italy's Quest for World Cup Glory

No, it's not a flashback. Italy is once again in the playoffs for the World Cup. After failing to qualify in 2018 and 2022, Gennaro Gattuso's national team will try to break the playoff curse

Italy fighting to avoid another 'apocalyptic' World Cup failure

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.

USMNT overtake Mexico in FIFA rankings as Spain hold top spot following November international window

FIFA has released its final rankings of 2025, with the U.S. Men’s National Team rising to No. 14 after wins over Paraguay and Uruguay. Mexico dropped to No. 15 following a draw and a defeat, leaving the U.
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