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Italy Faces Play-Offs After Frustrating 4-1 Loss to Norway

11/18/2025

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Gennaro Gattuso, Italy's coach, said he is frustrated after a 4-1 loss to Norway, confirming Italy must enter play-offs for the 2026 World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup will have 48 teams and be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Italy finished second after winning six of eight qualifiers and will face two single-leg play-offs, reflecting Italy's past misses in 2018 and 2022.

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Gennaro Gattuso, Italy's coach, said he is frustrated after a 4-1 loss to Norway, confirming Italy must enter play-offs for the 2026 World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup will have 48 teams and be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Italy finished second after winning six of eight qualifiers and will face two single-leg play-offs, reflecting Italy's past misses in 2018 and 2022.