Italy has secured its place in the World Cup 2026 playoff final after defeating Northern Ireland. The Squadra Azzurra now faces a decisive match for a spot in the prestigious tournament.
Their victory against Northern Ireland brings the Italian national team closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with only the playoff final remaining to secure their qualification.
Italy’s Opponent in the World Cup 2026 Playoff Final: Date, Venue, and Broadcast Details
Following their 2-0 triumph over Northern Ireland, Italy is set to compete in the final match of the UEFA World Cup 2026 playoffs. Manager Gennaro Gattuso’s squad will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in this crucial encounter.
The playoff final is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st, and will be hosted by Bosnia and Herzegovina. The specific stadium for the match has yet to be announced.
| Round | Date | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinal | Thursday, March 26 | Wales vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina | Cardiff | 3:5 after penalties |
| Semifinal | Thursday, March 26 | Italy vs. Northern Ireland | Bergamo | 2:0 |
| Final | Tuesday, March 31 | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Italy | Bosnia and Herzegovina | — |
Key Information: Italy’s World Cup 2026 Playoff Final
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- Event: World Cup Playoffs
- Match: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Italy
- Round: Final
- Date: March 31
- Kick-off: 8:45 PM CET
- Venue: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Broadcast: DAZN
Squadra Azzurra: Italy’s World Cup Playoff Qualification Squad
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Elia Caprile (Cagliari), Marco Carnesecchi (Atalanta), Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City), Alex Meret (Napoli) |
| Defense | Alessandro Bastoni (Inter), Alessandro Buongiorno (Napoli), Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal), Andrea Cambiaso (Juventus), Diego Coppola (Paris FC), Federico Dimarco (Inter), Federico Gatti (Juventus), Gianluca Mancini (Roma), Marco Palestra (Cagliari), Giorgio Scalvini (Atalanta), Leonardo Spinazzola (Napoli) |
| Midfield | Nicolo Barella (Inter), Bryan Cristante (Roma), Davide Frattesi (Inter), Manuel Locatelli (Juventus), Niccolo Pisilli (Roma), Sandro Tonali (Newcastle) |
| Forward | Federico Chiesa (Liverpool), Francesco Pio Esposito (Inter), Moise Kean (Fiorentina), Matteo Politano (Napoli), Giacomo Raspadori (Atalanta), Mateo Retegui (Al-Qadsiah), Gianluca Scamacca (Atalanta) |