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It is now official that Italy have plunged to 12th place in the FIFA World Ranking, their worst position since 2020, and could affect their status in the 2026 World Cup draw too.The calculations had
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FIFA release final men's rankings ahead of 2026 World Cup draw: USMNT move up, Italy and Mexico drop
Germany have moved into ninth place ahead in the latest FIFA men's rankings ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, likely sealing a place in Pot 1 for the draw.
Norway is one of the teams that have pretty much clinched a spot in the World Cup, thanks to carrying a 17-goal advantage over the Italians. It has helped the Scandinavian nation qualify for the tournament for the first time since 1998, finishing first in the group.
Italy’s World Cup qualification hopes are resting on the team clinching victory in Moldova on Thursday.
Six spots remain up for grabs at the 2026 World Cup, with four to emerge from Europe and a further two from an intercontinental playoff. What's the draw, and who will advance? We make our picks.
The road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Finals has already delivered seismic shifts in the global football landscape. With the showpiece expanding to 48 teams, tiny nations like Curacao and Cape Verde have seized the moment to make history,
Italy requires a minor miracle if it’s to bag automatic qualification to the 2026 World Cup on Sunday when it travels to the San Siro to take on Italy. Erling Haaland and company have enjoyed a seamless run through UEFA qualifying thus far and sit atop Group I, three points ahead of Italy and with a far superior goal difference.