Italy has won the World Cup four times, but will miss the World Cup for the third straight time as it sits out the 2026 ...

Roberto Mancini is officially a free agent, and his return to the Italian national team has never been closer.

Italy failed to reach the World Cup, losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in penalties after tying 1-1 in regulation in the ...

Italy’s World Cup frustrations deepened after the opening rounds, with the Azzurri absent from the tournament and both Carlo ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City on Thursday evening, but despite the tournament’s expansion from 32 ...

Since 1982, the best player at the World Cup has been awarded the Golden Ball, so here is a list of winners in the tournament ...

Gianni Infantino could not resist taking a playful dig at Italy during the opening ...

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The names that are remembered from the World Cup are often times those on the pitch. Pelé. Beckham. Messi. And those stars ...

The Athletic has live coverage of Sweden vs. Tunisia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Scotland’s victory over Haiti gives them a ...

Former Italy under-21 international Cristian Volpato switches allegiance to Australia days before the Socceroos announce their squad for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.