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Italy Faces Must-Win Trip to Moldova to Keep Faint World Cup Hopes Alive

Norway’s points lead plus a far better goal difference leave automatic qualification a long shot.

Grito de guerra de los jugadores italianos durante la ejecución del himno en la última fecha de la eliminatoria europea, antes del triunfo sobre Israel.
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Overview

  • Italy sits second in Group I with 15 points to Norway’s 18 and needs a win in Chisinau while hoping Norway drops points to keep first place in play.
  • The match takes place at Stadionul Zimbru in Chisinau, with Sky Sports carrying the broadcast as listings indicate.
  • Coach Gennaro Gattuso raised the stakes by saying he would leave the country if Italy fails to reach the 2026 World Cup.
  • Forward Mateo Retegui has led Italy’s qualifying campaign with five goals and four assists, emerging as the team’s top scorer.
  • Should direct qualification slip away, Italy is seeded for the UEFA playoff draw on November 20 in Zurich, with single‑leg ties starting March 26.