2026 World Cup qualifiers, final tournament: Who will Italy play?

Key details on Italy’s 2026 World Cup path

Enzo Maresca wants Chelsea defender at Man City 22/05/2026
Manchester City could make a summer raid for Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella under the recommendation of incoming manager Enzo Maresca.
Chelsea battling Arsenal to sign French attacker 22/05/2026
Chelsea are prepared to compete with Arsenal to sign Bournemouth attacker Junior Kroupi in the upcoming transfer window, according to The Independent.
Man Utd preparing surprise move for Bournemouth star 22/05/2026
Manchester United are weighing up a surprise move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott ahead of the summer transfer window, according to The Athletic.
Man Utd can sign 22yo midfielder for just 20m 22/05/2026
Manchester United have been handed a boost in signing Southampton midfielder Shea Charles for a bargain price this summer, according to The Mirror.
Man Utd confident of signing two midfield stars 22/05/2026
Manchester United are confident of landing the signature of two midfielders at the end of the season, according to Sky Sport Italy.
Man Utd stars left out of England World Cup squad 22/05/2026
Manchester United defensive duo Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw have been left out of England's squad for the summer World Cup in North America.