Italy

Italy

2nd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA
Germany get World Cup draw seeding boost in FIFA rankings Germany get World Cup draw seeding boost in FIFA rankings

Spain still topped the FIFA men's world rankings, with Germany back on track to be a top-seeded team in the World Cup finals draw on Dec. 5.

Gennaro Gattuso: I'll flee Italy if World Cup bid fails again Gennaro Gattuso: I'll flee Italy if World Cup bid fails again

Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso said he may have to live in exile if the Azzurri do not qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time.

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Italy shrug off stress, close in on first World Cup since 2014 Italy shrug off stress, close in on first World Cup since 2014

Italy haven't been to the World Cup since 2014, which is why their road through qualification has felt especially stressful. But Tuesday night's win over Israel is a welcome confidence boost.

Italy pick up big win, end Israel's bid for World Cup Italy pick up big win, end Israel's bid for World Cup

Italy kept alive their faint hopes of qualifying automatically for the 2026 World Cup as they beat Israel 3-0 despite an underwhelming display in Udine.

Snipers on roof as security ramps up for Italy-Israel qualifier Snipers on roof as security ramps up for Italy-Israel qualifier

Snipers are on the roof of the Israel team hotel in Udine and the Italian city is on maximum alert ahead of a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

Kean scores again as Italy beat Estonia to keep World Cup hopes alive Kean scores again as Italy beat Estonia to keep World Cup hopes alive

Italy celebrated a fourth-straight World Cup qualifying win with a comfortable 3-1 Group I victory over Estonia in Tallinn.

Italy expecting more protesters than fans vs. Israel in WCQ Italy expecting more protesters than fans vs. Israel in WCQ

Israel's World Cup qualifying match at Italy next week is expected to attract more pro-Palestinian protesters outside the stadium than fans inside.

FIFA Council takes no action against Israel, urges peace FIFA Council takes no action against Israel, urges peace

Facing growing global calls to suspend Israeli teams from football, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday the governing body must promote peace and unity and could not solve political issues.

Liverpool's Leoni vows to return from injury as soon as possible Liverpool's Leoni vows to return from injury as soon as possible

Teenage centre-back Giovanni Leoni has pledged to return as soon as possible after his Liverpool debut ended in him being carried off on a stretcher.

Gattuso taught Italy to attack, but have they forgotten how to defend? Gattuso taught Italy to attack, but have they forgotten how to defend?

After just two games in charge of Italy, one thing is for certain: Rino Gattuso's Azzurri will be wild, must-see viewing.

WCQ - UEFA Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Norway 6 +26 18
2 Italy 6 +10 15
3 Israel 7 -4 9
4 Estonia 7 -10 4
5 Moldova 6 -22 1
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Mateo Retegui 5 6 4
Giacomo Raspad.. 3 6 2
Sandro Tonali 1 6 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Mateo Retegui 4 6 5
Federico Dimar.. 2 6 0
Giacomo Raspad.. 2 6 3