Italy was stopped by Sweden from getting to the 2018 World Cup. It was North Macedonia in 2022. Now it is Northern Ireland's turn. Four-time World Cup winner Italy is back in the qualifying playoffs ...

Northern Ireland, Sweden and North Macedonia, three of Italy’s possible opponents in the World Cup play-off semifinal, are the only teams to have already denied the Azzurri a place in the tournament.

Italy’s recent record in World Cup qualifiers is nothing short of astonishing for a global heavyweight. They have missed the last two tournaments, Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, both exits sealed by ...

ZURICH (AP) — Italy was stopped by Sweden from getting to the 2018 World Cup. It was North Macedonia in 2022. Now it is Northern Ireland's turn. Four-time World Cup winner Italy is back in the ...