Having missed out on the last two editions of the FIFA World Cup, Italy will have a major task in hand if they are to play in the upcoming edition, which starts in less than three months.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Italy vs Northern Ireland TV channel, kick-off time, live stream, injury, team news

The five-time world champions -- the only team to appear in every edition of the World Cup -- punched their ticket to the finals in Canada, the United States and Mexico thanks to Vinicius Jr.

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Japan romped to a 6-0 thrashing of Patrick Kluivert's Indonesia in Osaka, while South Korea cruised to a 4-0 win over Kuwait in Seoul where fans were treated to a late appearance by their idol Son Heung-min.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Japan, South Korea end campaigns with huge wins

Belgium held off a battling Wales and Italy gave sacked coach Luciano Spalletti a winning send-off in World Cup qualifying on Monday.

UEFA 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Belgium battle past Wales, Italy secure vital three points against Moldova

Luciano Spalletti to step down as Italy coach after Norway hammering, says Moldova game to be his last

England kept their World Cup qualifying on track with an ugly 1-0 win while Austria and the Netherlands made belated starts to their campaigns with victories on Saturday.

UEFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Harry Kane saves England as Netherlands, Austria open campaign with wins

Italy crashed to a 3-0 loss away to Norway as the four-time champions made a disastrous start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign Friday, while Belgium had to settle for a draw in North Macedonia.

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Norway thrash Italy; Belgium held by North Macedonia

Sports, Football: Marcus Rashford, who missed out on the England squad for Euro 2024 in Germany returns after his move away to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Thomas Tuchel names Marcus Rashford in maiden England squad

Argentina beat Peru in South American FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers; Ecuador upset Colombia

Messi equals arch-rival Ronaldo’s int'l hat-trick record during Argentina vs Bolivia WCQ tie - Watch

Lionel Messi's hat-trick leads Argentina to 6-0 win over Bolivia in FIFA WC qualifiers

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Colombia down Argentina to avenge Copa loss; Brazil stunned by Paraguay

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil down Ecuador 1-0, Uruguay’s Suarez’s farewell ends in stalemate

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Chinese football hit ‘rock bottom’ after ‘disastrous’ 0-7 Japan thrashing

Uruguay's Luis Suarez announces international retirement, to bow out against Paraguay in Friday's WC qualifier

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Captain Lionel Messi ruled out for Argentina's fixtures against Chile, Colombia

India's FIFA World Cup dreams end in despair after 'daylight robbery' helps Qatar win

EXCLUSIVE: 'I was so mad', Sunil Chhetri reacts to Qatar's ghost goal against India

'You are a legend': Luka Modric sends heartfelt message to Sunil Chhetri ahead of his final India game - Watch

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri announces retirement, to sign off after India's match vs Kuwait

EXCLUSIVE: We are not far from FIFA World Cup qualification - Lalrindika Ralte backs India to shine

FIFA charges Lionel Messi's Argentina along with Brazil for crowd chaos during World Cup qualifier

FIFA chief condemns violence during Brazil vs Argentina WC qualifier after Messi slammed police for brutality

Venezuela in diplomatic row with Peru after controversial FIFA World Cup Qualifier match

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