Italy, Israel and FIFA World Cup
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Italy haven't been to the World Cup since 2014, which is why their road through qualification has felt especially stressful. But Tuesday night's win over Israel is a welcome confidence boost.
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Now England have booked their place at the 2026 World Cup attention turns to how they might fare in North America next summer - and how some of their rivals are looking.
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso said his players are fully focused on securing qualification as the Azzurri prepare to face Israel, in a match that could confirm their place in the World Cup