European Football · Friday, August 21, 2026
Italy Must Bounce Back Before 2026 World Cup
Absent from the 2022 World Cup, the Squadra Azzurra is banking on tactical renewal in Serie A to reclaim its former glory.
By Editorial team
Italy, eliminated in the qualifying playoffs for the 2022 World Cup, must urgently regain competitiveness. The Italian championship is undergoing restructuring with the arrival of new coaches at Milan, Naples and Atalanta, sources of hope for a revival before 2026. These changes aim to restore the offensive capacity of calcio, which was too weak in recent competitions. The Squadra Azzurra has its future on the line in North America.