Gennaro Gattuso’s during his first press conference at Coverciano on September 1, 2025. The Azzurri locked down a play-off spot, but the odds of beating Norway to first place and automatic 2026 World ...

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All-time leading goal scorer Ion Nicolaescu returns to the squad after injury, providing Moldova with their most potent attacking threat. The 27-year-old, who recently signed for Israeli Premier ...

Their next test brings them up against Moldova, a team already out of contention yet motivated to bounce back from a humiliating 11-1 loss last time out and finish their campaign with a statement ...

Moldova and Italy face off in World Cup 2026 qualifying action. Here's everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to watch Moldova vs Italy and odds. Italy is favored to win the match ...

Italy had to wait until the 88 th minute to push past Moldova with Gianluca Mancini and Francesco Pio Esposito headers, at least keeping pressure on Norway to the end. The Azzurri knew first place was ...

CHISINAU, MOLDOVA - NOVEMBER 13: Gianluca Mancini of Italy celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Moldova and Italy at Stadionul Zimbru on ...

Two late goals earned Italy a 2-0 victory over Moldova at Zimbru Stadium, extending their winning H2H record against the Eastern European nation to seven matches. Unsurprisingly, against a side with ...

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CHISINAU, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Late goals from Gianluca Mancini and Francesco Pio Esposito helped Italy to a 2-0 win away against Moldova on Thursday, keeping alive their faint hopes of automatic ...

There is no room for mistakes when Italy take on Moldova in their penultimate 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in the November international window. The Azzurri find themselves second in Group I, ...

(ANSA) - ROME, NOV 14 - Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso hit back at fans who gave his side flak and criticised the World Cup qualification format, with the national team set for the playoffs for next year ...