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Italy's World Cup Dreams Rest on Norway Showdown

7/16/2025

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Italy's hopes for the 2026 World Cup hinge on a crucial showdown against Norway at San Siro on November 16. Struggling in Group I, Italy finds itself behind Norway, Israel, Estonia, and Moldova after a disheartening 3-0 defeat. In a bid to turn their fortunes around, they've brought in Gennaro Gattuso as the new coach, replacing Luciano Spalletti.

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Italy's hopes for the 2026 World Cup hinge on a crucial showdown against Norway at San Siro on November 16. Struggling in Group I, Italy finds itself behind Norway, Israel, Estonia, and Moldova after a disheartening 3-0 defeat. In a bid to turn their fortunes around, they've brought in Gennaro Gattuso as the new coach, replacing Luciano Spalletti.