The Azzurri are preparing for the 2026 World Cup playoffs: format, date, potential opponents, and historical context. Everything you need to know ahead of the draw in Zurich, including analysis of key points and Gattuso’s team.
Italy in the 2026 World Cup Playoffs: Awaiting the Draw
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Euro 2000 Final – France’s Golden Goal Triumph
The Euro 2000 final was unforgettable: France defeated Italy with David Trezeguet’s golden goal. It was a dramatic ending, turning Italian hope into heartbreak, and securing France’s dominance at the turn of the millennium.
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The Battle of Santiago – Football’s Most Violent Match
The 1962 World Cup “Battle of Santiago” between Chile and Italy is remembered as football’s most violent match, filled with brutal fouls, brawls, and political tensions, with police repeatedly intervening on the pitch.