Northern Ireland, Sweden and North Macedonia, three of Italy’s possible opponents in the World Cup play-off semifinal, are the only teams to have already denied the Azzurri a place in the tournament.

Italy was stopped by Sweden from getting to the 2018 World Cup. It was North Macedonia in 2022. Now it is Northern Ireland's turn. Four-time World Cup winner Italy is back in the qualifying playoffs ...

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 ...

The FIGC has confirmed that the World Cup play-off semifinal against Northern Ireland on March 26, 2026, will be played in ...

ZURICH (AP) — Italy was stopped by Sweden from getting to the 2018 World Cup. It was North Macedonia in 2022. Now it is Northern Ireland’s turn. Four-time World Cup winner Italy is back in the ...