Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would go on the road to reach its first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.

Preview Italy vs Burkina Faso in the FIFA U-17 World Cup quarterfinals with TV info, start time, and key storylines ahead of kickoff.

Germany have moved into ninth place ahead in the latest FIFA men's rankings ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, likely sealing a place in Pot 1 for the draw.

Beppe Bergomi and Massimo Oddo are confident that Italy have enough quality to qualify for the World Cup, but insist the Azzurri must show ‘humility.’ Italy will face Northern Ireland in the World Cup semifinal play-off in March.

Italy have reached the Under-17 World Cup semi-final for the first time in 38 years and will face Austria after eliminating Burkina Faso 1-0.The Azzurrini had won all of their games so far in the

Iraq will have to beat Bolivia or Suriname in a one-game playoff next March to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.