The reverse has already left Italy playing catch-up to their Scandinavian foes after conceding three first-half strikes and extending their winless run to four matches. Italy should have no issues brushing Moldova aside,

Since becoming its own nation, Moldova has never qualified for the World Cup, having not won a match during qualification since the lead-up to the 2014 tournament. Moldova has lost both of its first two matches of qualification this year, losing to Norway, 5-0, back in March, before losing a spirited 3-2 affair to Estonia.

The good news is that this international window is over. Italy will now have three months to look in the mirror and try to understand what the heck is going on with the Azzurri, as a new coach take

Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from Luciano Spalletti’s final game as Italy coach, a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Moldova. It kicks off at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT, 20.45 CET).

Luciano Spalletti has been dismissed as Italy's national coach following a significant 0-3 loss to Norway in their World Cup qualifying campaign. Despite being sacked, Spalletti will manage the team once more against Moldova.

Italy has lost its only match, while Moldova has dropped both of its opening games. The road to qualification won't be easy, especially with Norway leading the group after winning all three of its ...