World Cup Qualification UEFA news

Our expert offers his best France vs Ukraine predictions and betting tips, as Didier Deschamps' men could win Group D with a victory in Paris.

We’ve got three England vs Serbia predictions for this World Cup qualifier at Wembley Stadium on Thursday, 13 November.

We’ve got three Luxembourg vs Germany predictions for this 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday, 14 November.

We have three Republic of Ireland vs Portugal predictions as Ronaldo and Co. seek to secure their spot at the World Cup on Thursday, 13 November.

It’s time for our three Moldova vs Italy predictions as the two sides face off in their penultimate World Cup qualifier on Thursday, 13 November.

We’ve got three Georgia vs Spain predictions for this 2026 World Cup qualifier in Group E on Saturday, 15 November.

We’ve got three Portugal vs Armenia predictions for this World Cup qualifier in Porto on Sunday, 16 November.

We’ve got three Italy vs Norway predictions for their decisive World Cup qualifier at the San Siro on Sunday, 16 November.

We’ve got three Spain vs Turkey predictions for this World Cup qualifier in Seville on Tuesday, 18 November.

Italian goalkeeper breaks his silence in an emotional interview

Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma has furiously denied reports that the national team squad demanded a lucrative financial bonus prior to their catastrophic World Cup qualifying play-off defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina. The visibly emotional goalkeeper insists the players never prioritised money over the pride of wearing the Azzurri shirt during the devastating qualification campaign.

Former Italy winger Emanuele Giaccherini has endorsed Antonio Conte to take over the national team for a second time following Gennaro Gattuso’s resignation after a third consecutive World Cup qualification failure. The ex-Juventus man insists that the current Napoli boss possesses the unique leadership skills required to rebuild Italy’s shattered footballing reputation.

Having proven himself at numerous clubs… is it time for him to return to the Azzurri? The question echoes through Italian football with renewed urgency. After guiding several clubs to silverware, the argument grows stronger that his experience and leadership could once again be vital for the national team. Supporters point to his tactical versatility, his ability to motivate players, and his deep understanding of the game as assets that could elevate the Azzurri at a critical juncture. Critics, however, caution that past success does not automatically translate into instant results on the international stage. They argue that the national team environment demands a different kind of management style, one that balances the expectations of a football-mad nation with the realities of a crowded international calendar. Moreover, with younger coaches waiting in the wings, some wonder whether the time is right to hand the reins to a new generation. Nonetheless, the case for his return remains

The football world is mourning the loss of Mircea Lucescu, one of the most decorated managers in history, who has died at the age of 80. The iconic Romanian coach passed away after suffering severe medical complications, leaving behind a monumental six-decade legacy. He won an astonishing 35 major trophies during a legendary career across Europe's top clubs and international football.