Italy return to the World Cup stage in 2026 after missing Qatar 2022. The four-time world champions are hungry to prove themselves.
Italy's Key Players for 2026
Sandro Tonali anchors the midfield. Giacomo Raspadori leads the attack. Defender Alessandro Bastoni is among Europe's best.
Italy's 2026 World Cup Squad
GK: Donnarumma, Meret, Vicario
DEF: Bastoni, Di Lorenzo, Acerbi, Calafiori, Dimarco, Cambiaso
MID: Tonali, Jorginho, Barella, Cristante, Frattesi, Pellegrini
FWD: Raspadori, Chiesa, Immobile, Lucca, Retegui, El Shaarawy
Can Italy Win the 2026 World Cup?
Bookmakers price Italy at around 12/1. Defensive solidity is guaranteed; goals at the right moments will decide how far they go.