But none of these challenges can overshadow the main attraction: Messi and Ronaldo’s final battle, rising stars ready for ...

It's Messi and Ronaldo's last dance, and new stars will be born. Just how far can the U.S. go? The big talking points 12 ...

Breaking down the big plotlines from qualifying for next year's tournament, including some big names who could be struggling ...

What could derail the tournament or make it a hit? Which players will shine? And who could win? Our writers have their ...

The Italian national team has been left in shock ahead of the 2026 World Cup after Claudio Ranieri rejected the offer to ...

It's clear after Italy's humbling at Euro 2024 that Luciano Spalletti wasn't the right man for the job and finally, after some dire performances, they've made the right choice in moving on.

With a parting gift for Luciano Spalletti, Italy has beaten Moldova 2-0 for its first points in the beleaguered national team’s attempt to reach the World Cup for the first time since 2014 ...

Sacked Italy manager Luciano Spalletti bowed out with a victory after his side laboured to an uninspired 2-0 home win over ...

Since becoming its own nation, Moldova has never qualified for the World Cup, having not won a match during qualification ...

Group I qualifying for the 2026 World Cup continues Monday, with Italy taking on Moldova in a must-win match for both sides.