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Italy officially decline World Cup 2026 rescue route – even if Iran withdraw

World Cup 2026 will not feature Italy after the government ruled out the Azzurri's participation

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US says Iran’s players are welcome at 2026 World Cup after Italy mooted as replacement

Donald Trump’s envoy had floated the idea of Italy replacing Iran at this summer’s tournament

The Independent UK

FIFA has 'sole discretion' but no plan to gift Iran's World Cup 2026 place to Italy: report

World Cup 2026 qualifiers Iran will not be replaced by Italy despite absurd political intervention

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Italian sports minister dismisses plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup

The Italian sports minister Andrea Abodi has described a proposal for his country to replace Iran at the World Cup as ‘not appropriate’

The Guardian - UK

Gennaro Gattuso exits as Italy manager after World Cup qualifying failure

Italy have parted company with their head coach, Gennaro Gattuso, after the national team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Six candidates to lead Italy into painful reset following World Cup ‘disgrace’

The Azzurri were felled by Bosnia to miss out on a third straight World Cup and head coach Gennaro Gattuso’s job is under serious threat. Who might replace him in the role?

The Independent UK

Gianluigi Buffon confirms Italy’s immediate plan after disastrous World Cup qualifying failure

Buffon and head coach Gennaro Gattuso will remain in charge of Italy for the short term despite the heartbreaking World Cup playoff loss to Bosnia

The Independent UK

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The extraordinary Lamine Yamal stat after Italy fail to qualify for THREE tournaments in a row

Italy won't be at the 2026 World Cup, marking an incredible run of not qualifying for the tournament and giving us some unbelievable stats

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‘Everyone out!’ Furious Italian newspapers react after Italy fail to qualify for third straight World Cup

The Azzurri suffered heartache on penalties to Bosnia and Herzogovina, confirming what will be a 16-year absence from the World Cup for the four-time winners

The Independent UK

Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-1 Italy (aet; 4-1 pens): World Cup playoff – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The four-time champions will miss the World Cup finals for the third time in a row, after being deservedly beaten by Bosnia and Herzegovina. Scott Murray was watching

The Guardian - UK

Who Italy will face after World Cup play-off semi-final win as next opponents revealed

Azzurri extend unbeaten run against Northern Ireland to nine games

Evening Standard

Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland: Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean goals fire Azzurri into World Cup play-off final

Azzurri move one step closer to ending World Cup hiatus

Evening Standard

Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland: World Cup playoff – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Northern Ireland fought well, and played awhile on Italian nerves, but the Azzurri had too much quality in the second half as the hosts kept their qualification hopes alive. Scott Murray was watching

The Guardian - UK

Italy vs. Northern Ireland—World Cup Playoff: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Italy and Northern Ireland find themselves two hurdles from the 2026 World Cup.

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‘I was joking with Ben Davies and Brennan Johnson about Italy possibly playing Wales in the World Cup play-offs. I told them both that we’re going to win it, 100 per cent!’ Destiny Udogie on what he said to Spurs team-mates

There was plenty of banter flying around the Tottenham training ground when November’s draw was made

The Independent UK

Wales end three-year wait for Six Nations win with inspired performance against Italy

Wales 31-17 Italy: Steve Tandy’s side were outstanding as Cardiff stirred to celebrate a long-awaited success

The Independent UK

Wales vs Italy LIVE: Brilliant Wales demolish toothless Azzurri for long-awaited Six Nations win

Wales 31-17 Italy: An ever-improving Wales recorded their first Six Nations win since 2023 by outclassing the Azzurri in Cardiff

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje admits England have to ‘face reality’ after first defeat to Italy

England were beaten by the Azzurri for the first time to leave their Six Nations in tatters

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The Independent UK

England handed historic defeat in Italy to pile pressure on Steve Borthwick

England had never lost to Italy in 32 previous meetings.

The Independent UK

England slump to new Six Nations low as Italy secure historic win

Italy 23-18 England: The Azzurri stunned Steve Borthwick’s side in Rome to break new ground

The Guardian - UK

Stakes sky high for England as Italy eye Six Nations upset for the ages

England have beaten the Azzurri in all 32 meetings over the last 35 years but that record could slip in Rome on Saturday

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Arsenal star Riccardo Calafiori drops Serie A exit bombshell: 'I'd like to return sooner or later'

Arsenal face losing Riccardo Calafiori, with the left-back stating that he'd like to go home in the future

The Guardian - UK

Six Nations half-term report: France are flying while England’s decline is steep

Les Bleus have variety and gifted youngsters but, by contrast, Steve Borthwick’s men are predictable and flawed

The Guardian - UK

Bielle-Biarrey and France power past Italy to keep Six Nations grand slam plans on track

Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored in a record eighth consecutive Six Nations match in France’s 33-8 Six Nations victory against Italy

Evening Standard

France vs Italy, Six Nations 2026: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds today

France continue Grand Slam bid against impressive Italy

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