Italy will play two video games throughout the worldwide break in March 2026, no matter whether or not they qualify for the World Cup play-off closing.
Italy will meet on March 26, 2026, and in the event that they progress, the Azzurri will face both Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina away within the decisive Closing.
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As reported by Cronache di Spogliatoio on nonetheless, the Azzurri will play two video games throughout the subsequent break no matter their outcome towards Northern Eire.
Italy pleasant already scheduled in the event that they lose to Northern Eire
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Sander Berge of Norway battles for possession with Mateo Retegui of Italy throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
In reality, UEFA agreements with TV proper holders stipulate that the groups defeated within the semifinals face one another in a pleasant match.
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The identical occurred in 2022 when the Azzurri misplaced 1-0 to North Macedonia and performed Turkiye in a meaningless pleasant, which La Nazionale received 3-2.
PALERMO, ITALY – MARCH 24: Alessandro Bastoni and Joao Pedro Galvao of Italy look dejected throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier knockout spherical play-off match between Italy and North Macedonia at Renzo Barbera Stadium in Palermo, Italy. (Photograph by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Pictures)
Italy haven’t performed within the World Cup since 2014 and haven’t performed a knock-out part within the competitors since 2006 once they ultimately lifted the trophy.