Italy

Italy

2026 World Cup: How teams can advance to the knockout rounds 2026 World Cup: How teams can advance to the knockout rounds

Who can secure qualification before the group stage ends, and whose World Cup dreams could be shattered? Here's what you need to know.

Gigi Buffon, Italy and the making of Socceroos star Alessandro Circati Gigi Buffon, Italy and the making of Socceroos star Alessandro Circati

Alessandro Circati's journey to the World Cup has featured setbacks, sacrifice, and a defining choice. Now the Socceroos' defensive star is ready to take on his biggest challenge yet.

Collection Collection

22 World Cup items from previous tournaments, 22 stories 22 World Cup items from previous tournaments, 22 stories

It has been a long journey, but here we can tell the story of the previous 22 World Cups through 22 items of memorabilia.

Circati knew 'deep down' Volpato would pick Australia Circati knew 'deep down' Volpato would pick Australia

The saga surrounding Cristian Volpato's international eligibility has had many twists and turns, but Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati has said that, deep down, he knew his friend would end up in green-and-gold.

Popovic sees no risk in Volpato's Socceroos call-up Popovic sees no risk in Volpato's Socceroos call-up

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has declared Cristian Volpato's inclusion in the extended pre-World Cup squad was a low-risk decision.

Cristian Volpato set to swap Italy for Socceroos Cristian Volpato set to swap Italy for Socceroos

Cristian Volpato is set to complete a sensational switch in eligibility from Italy to Australia on the eve of the FIFA World Cup.

Antonio Conte plays down Italy links after Napoli exit Antonio Conte plays down Italy links after Napoli exit

Antonio Conte confirmed Sunday that he is leaving Napoli after two years in charge, during which he led the team back to the Serie A title.

Serie A refs chief Rocchi under criminal investigation Serie A refs chief Rocchi under criminal investigation

Italian soccer is in crisis on and off the field, with another refereeing scandal emerging on the heels of the men's team's repeated failure to qualify for the World Cup.

Italy rejects 'shameful' idea to replace Iran at World Cup Italy rejects 'shameful' idea to replace Iran at World Cup

Italian sports officials say four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup following a suggestion to that effect by a Trump administration official.

Leonardo Bonucci 'dreaming' of Pep Guardiola as Italy manager: 'Right man for the job' Leonardo Bonucci 'dreaming' of Pep Guardiola as Italy manager: 'Right man for the job'

Former Italy and Juventus great Leonardo Bonucci wants Pep Guardiola to lead a "radical change" in the national team.

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Moise Kean 6 5 0
Mateo Retegui 5 10 4
Giacomo Raspad.. 3 8 2

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Mateo Retegui 4 10 5
Federico Dimar.. 4 10 0
Giacomo Raspad.. 2 8 3