worldcup2026 [World Cup 2026] Did Italy qualify for World Cup 2026? How Azzurri qualifying campaign played out

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The Azzurri have won four titles (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006), placing them joint-second all-time alongside Germany, behind only Brazil.After 14 consecutive World Cup qualifications between 1962 and 2014, Italy shocked the world by missing both the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.They briefly redeemed themselves by winning Euro 2020, but inconsistency has since raised concerns about their global competitiveness. Now under Gennaro Gattuso, Italy face a challenging path as they aim to return to the World Cup stage in 2026.

Italy remain one of the most successful nations in FIFA World Cup history despite recent struggles.

Source: FIFA World Cup history / International football reports (inspired)