With Iran putting its participation in the 2026 World Cup in danger, several national teams have emerged as potential replacements while taking into account FIFA regulations.

After several months of anticipation, the 2026 World Cup is drawing near, with most of the national teams for the tournament already determined. As the hours count down to the draw that will decide the groups, Italy emerge as one of the notable absentees, surprising many.

Brazil U17 will face off against Italy U17 in the 2025 U17 World Cup third place game. Here’s everything you need to know, including kickoff details and how to watch the action live on TV or through streaming services.

Austria U17 face Italy U17 in the 2025 U17 World Cup semifinals. Here’s everything you need to know, including kickoff details and how to watch the action live on TV or through streaming services.

With the UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifying group stage concluded, Robert Lewandowski’s Poland and Gianluigi Donnarumma’s Italy will be two of the nations that will be competing for a place in the competition via playoffs.

After Erling Haaland's Norway doomed it to the UEFA playoffs, Italy national team will have two more matches to secure a place back in the World Cup.

Norway crushed Italy 4-1 to secure its ticket to the 2026 World Cup after 28 years, leaving the Azzurra to play the playoffs.

Italy and Norway will be facing off for Matchday 8 of the UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers with a direct ticket to the competition at stake.

Italy play against Norway in a Matchday 10 clash in the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers. Fans in the USA can follow the action live through several TV and streaming options.

Gennaro Gattuso, head coach of Italy, criticized the South American World Cup qualifiers format, prompting a sharp response from Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

Moldova face off against Italy in a crucial Matchday 9 clash of the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers. Viewers in the United States can watch the action live across several television and streaming platforms.

Serie A player Matias Soule spoke about the possibility of playing for Italy if not called up by Lionel Messi’s Argentina.

Roma star Matias Soule’s international future sparks debate as Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni breaks his silence with an eight-word message that hints at the player’s decision.

Italy will face Israel in a crucial Matchday 8 clash of the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers. Fans in the United States can watch the action live through several TV channels and streaming platforms.

Estonia face Italy in a Matchday 7 clash of the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers. Fans in the United States can watch all the action live through several TV and streaming platforms.