Italy's World Cup Lifeline: Young Squad Faces Northern Ireland in Historic Playoff
Italy faces Northern Ireland Thursday, March 26 in a win-or-go-home World Cup playoff at Bergamo. Can the Azzurri end their 12-year World Cup drought?
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Italy faces Northern Ireland Thursday, March 26 in a win-or-go-home World Cup playoff at Bergamo. Can the Azzurri end their 12-year World Cup drought?
Italy faces Northern Ireland in crucial World Cup playoff March 26. Gattuso and Chiesa agreed on his departure due to physical issues. What's at stake for Azzurri.
Italy wins historic 3 golds at 2026 World Indoor Championships in Toruń, Poland. Dosso, Battocletti lead Italy's best-ever performance with 5 total medals.
Federico Chiesa withdraws from Italy's World Cup playoff squad due to injury. Bologna's Nicolò Cambiaghi called up as replacement for crucial semifinal vs Northern Ireland.
Marco Bezzecchi wins Brazilian GP for Aprilia's second straight 2026 victory. Italian rider leads championship with 56 points as Aprilia tops constructors standings.
Inter's lead narrows to six points with eight matches left. Como surges to fourth after 5-0 rout. Roma ends winless streak. Serie A race heats up.
Matteo Berrettini exits Miami Masters in round of 32. Bolelli-Vavassori advance to doubles round of 16. Italy's mixed Miami fortunes unfold.
Mattia Furlani wins World Indoor silver with 8.39m despite battling illness. Italy's young star targets 8.50m breakthrough in upcoming outdoor season.
Jasmine Paolini crashed out of Miami Open third round against Ostapenko. Explore what's causing the Italian tennis star's early 2026 struggles.