Italy's quest to the World Cup is yet again, through a playoff

With Norway on the brink of direct qualification, it will be déjà vu yet again for Italy as they will look to qualify for the World Cup through a playoff.

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An important international break, but one that might not change much. Gattuso’s Italy will fly to Moldova before hosting Haaland’s Norway. If everything goes as expected, the Azzurri will finish
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Gattuso criticises Africa’s increased World Cup slots as Italy risks missing out

Gattuso has called for a review of FIFA’s World Cup qualification process as the Azzurri face the possibility of missing the tournament
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Italy heading for World Cup play-offs despite third-highest points tally in Europe | OneFootball

Only the nations that finish the European qualifying groups in first place will qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Those who finish in second will have to g
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FIFA consider change in seeding rule that could help Italy at 2026 World Cup

Sunday’s reports claim that FIFA are considering a change in rules to the seeding process for the 2026 World Cup, which could come to help Italy if they end

2026 World Cup draw rules: How does it work? Who is in which pot?

The 2026 World Cup draw will be held before the field is settled in full, as December 5 gives every nation its path to the World Cup Final.

FIFA to host draws for World Cup qualifying playoffs in Zurich on Nov. 20

FIFA will host draws on November 20 in Zurich for playoff brackets to decide the last six entries at the 48-team 2026 World Cup.
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