Italy face Northern Ireland in European playoffs, Sweden meet Ukraine

Italy will face Northern Ireland in the European playoffs in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup while Sweden meet ...

Italy Must Beat Northern Ireland, Then Wales or Bosnia To Return to World Cup

Italy was stopped by Sweden from getting to the 2018 World Cup. It was North Macedonia in 2022. Now, it's Northern Ireland's ...

What is Northern Ireland's record against Italy?

Northern Ireland have recorded just one victory over Italy in the 11 previous meetings between the two nations. Michael ...

World Cup 2026 play-off draws live updates: Italy draw Northern Ireland, Wales to face Bosnia & Herzegovina

The inter-confederation draw has plotted Jamaica against New Caledonia and Bolivia against Suriname — with DR Congo and Iraq ...

FIFA release final men’s rankings ahead of 2026 World Cup draw: USMNT move up, Italy and Mexico drop

Germany have moved into ninth place ahead in the latest FIFA men's rankings ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, likely sealing ...

Prosecutors seek six-month ad ban for Italy's Tod's over alleged labour abuse

By Emilio Parodi MILAN (Reuters) -Italian prosecutors have placed luxury group Tod's and three of its executives under ...

Naomi Girma returns for year’s final USWNT matches against Italy

Defender Naomi Girma has been named to the U.S. roster for a pair of upcoming matches against Italy after returning from a ...

‘Fake’ carbonara sauce causes outrage in Italy

Italy is pushing to ban “Italian-sounding” foods abroad amid a scandal over the appearance of a Belgian-made carbonara sauce found on the shelves of a store in the European Parliament.

Federico Chiesa: Liverpool star told call-up rejection is 'his problem' by Italy boss

Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso has said that it is Federico Chiesa ’s “problem” that he turned down an international call-up.