Pressure on Italy as play-off hopefuls eye 2026 World Cup
Sixteen teams will compete over the next week for the final four European spots at the 2026 World Cup.
Italy face mounting pressure as play-off hopefuls prepare to determine the last European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Over the next week, 16 nations will battle for the final four places allocated to UEFA, deciding the tournament's complete line-up.