National Team · UEFA

Italy

Who they areFour-time World Cup champions with as much footballing pedigree as anyone, though missing the 2026 World Cup is a painful reminder that even giants can stumble.

Their confederation

Italy chase the World Cup through UEFA — the same conference every nation in their region plays.

The 2026 World Cup

Missed out on the 2026 World Cup — qualifying for the next cycle starts fresh.

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