In the wake of Italy's third consecutive elimination in the play-offs, following the disappointments of 2018 and 2022, the Italian press expresses profound dismay. Media outlets are vehemently criticizing a Nazionale team that is perceived as more divided than ever and has lost its ability to i

Iraq and Bolivia are set to face off this Wednesday in a crucial intercontinental playoff final in Monterrey, Mexico. This decisive match will determine which nation secures the 48th and final spot for the upcoming World Cup. The triumphant team will join the group alongside France in next summ

L'édition 2026 de la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA marque une étape historique, étant la première à rassembler 48 nations. Ce tournoi majeur se déroulera sur le territoire de trois pays hôtes – les États-Unis, le Canada et le Mexique. Les équipes participantes seront organisées en 12 groupes distin

Daniel Riolo, a prominent columnist for After Foot, is calling on Italian football to cease its "lamentations" following the Nazionale's latest World Cup playoff elimination. This disappointing result means Italy will miss the prestigious tournament for the third consecutive time.

During the friendly match between Morocco and Paraguay, which the Atlas Lions won 2-1 this Tuesday in Lens, enthusiastic Moroccan supporters were seen celebrating a symbolic "green carpet victory" against Senegal, as if it were the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). This vibrant and

Deeply affected by his team's defeat, Italian national coach Gennaro Gattuso could not hold back his tears, visibly overcome with emotion, after Italy was eliminated by Bosnia and Herzegovina in the final of the European World Cup 2026 playoffs on Tuesday evening. The match ended in a

Following a narrow 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the intercontinental play-off final, secured after extra time, the Democratic Republic of Congo has clinched a historic spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This marks their long-awaited return to the global tournament after more than five decades, mak

Gennaro Gattuso maintained that discussing his future was premature following Italy's defeat in the World Cup play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina, though he subtly suggested deeper systemic issues within Italian football. The match in Zenica initially favored Italy, who took an early l

The Kosovo national football team, only granted permission to compete in official matches since 2016, is now just one victory away from achieving a historic qualification for the FIFA World Cup. This Tuesday, playing before their home supporters in Pristina, Kosovo will take on Turkey. The Turk

Italy's Under-19 national team has successfully secured their place in the prestigious European Championship final tournament following a 1-1 draw against Turkiye. This crucial encounter served as a direct showdown for the top spot in Group 6, with both teams entering the match tied on si

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has openly voiced his profound disappointment regarding Enzo Maresca's exit from the club, emphasizing the significant positive impact the Italian coach had on the team. Cucurella stated, "When a manager instills that level of confidence and offers a