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Sixteen European teams will battle for four spots in the 2026 World Cup. See the pairings for the matches next March.
Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni says Italian football could learn important lessons from the culture of the NBA, above all, a healthier relationship with defeat and public criticism.Speaking to
Norway is one of the teams that have pretty much clinched a spot in the World Cup, thanks to carrying a 17-goal advantage over the Italians. It has helped the Scandinavian nation qualify for the tournament for the first time since 1998, finishing first in the group.
ZURICH (Reuters) -Italy will face Northern Ireland in the European playoffs in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup while Sweden meet Ukraine as 16 teams learned the pathways that determine the four remaining European slots for the global tournament.
Gennaro Gattuso ‘would’ve preferred a football lesson from start to finish’ from Norway rather than Italy visibly crumbling. ‘It’s worrying, I would be a hypocrite to suggest
Reports of a final decision have collided with a newly revealed reaction to Lionel Scaloni’s latest omission, a response that the young attacker has kept quiet until now.
Defender Naomi Girma has been named to the U.S. roster for a pair of upcoming matches against Italy after returning from a calf injury.
Inter Milan forward Francesco Pio Esposito is set to start for Italy against Norway tonight, replacing the injured Moise Kean and partnering Mateo Retegui in attack.The Inter Milan striker, who has