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 ...

Italy has to beat Northern Ireland then Wales or Bosnia to return to the World Cup

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

UEFA qualifying playoffs: How Italy can still make the World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico will be the first edition of the 48-team expanded tournament. And heading into 2026, just six spots remain — four of which will come from UEFA's ...

World Cup 2026 play-off draw: Italy vs Northern Ireland, Jamaica learn path to finals

There are 22 nations competing for the six remaining World Cup spots via the play-offs, which will take place across the ...

Wales host Bosnia and NI visit Italy in play-offs

Wales will host Bosnia-Herzegovina and Northern Ireland travel to Italy in the World Cup play-off semi-finals.

World Cup play-off draw analysis: Will Italy and other European hopefuls be happy with their path?

Italy's team manager Gianluigi Buffon, left, and head coach Gennaro Gattuso at the World Cup play-off draw on Thursday ...

UEFA reveals 2026 World Cup play-offs draw: Italy to host Northern Ireland, Sweden takes on Ukraine

Four more teams will be qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup from Europe via play-offs the draw for which was revealed on ...

World Cup play-off draw reaction: Northern Ireland go to Italy; could meet Wales in final

All the latest from the draw for the play-offs for the World Cup with Northern Ireland, Wales and Republic of Ireland all ...