It is now official that Italy have plunged to 12th place in the FIFA World Ranking, their worst position since 2020, and could affect their status in the 2026 World Cup draw too.The calculations had

Preview Italy vs Burkina Faso in the FIFA U-17 World Cup quarterfinals with TV info, start time, and key storylines ahead of kickoff.

Norway is one of the teams that have pretty much clinched a spot in the World Cup, thanks to carrying a 17-goal advantage over the Italians. It has helped the Scandinavian nation qualify for the tournament for the first time since 1998, finishing first in the group.

Germany rank ninth and look set for a top World Cup seeding while Italy slipped to 12th and Kosovo reached a new high of 80 as the FIFA rankings which will be used for upcoming World Cup draws were released on Thursday.

Italy’s World Cup qualification hopes are resting on the team clinching victory in Moldova on Thursday.

On a dramatic day at the FIFA U-17 World Cup at the Aspire Zone yesterday, Brazil struck late to sink to Morocco and book their spot in the semi-finals. Austria had earlier

World Cup co-hosts United States, Canada and Mexico will be joined in the pot of No. 1 seeds by Spain, Argentina, France, England, Portugal, Brazil, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

Italy requires a minor miracle if it’s to bag automatic qualification to the 2026 World Cup on Sunday when it travels to the San Siro to take on Italy. Erling Haaland and company have enjoyed a seamless run through UEFA qualifying thus far and sit atop Group I, three points ahead of Italy and with a far superior goal difference.

FIFA has released its final rankings of 2025, with the U.S. Men’s National Team rising to No. 14 after wins over Paraguay and Uruguay. Mexico dropped to No. 15 following a draw and a defeat, leaving the U.