Luciano Spalletti’s job as head coach of the Italy national team is under an increased level of scrutiny following a disastrous 3-0 loss away against Norway in the first match of the 2026 World Cup

Italy were dealt a 3-0 blow by Norway at the beginning of their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign on Friday night, which has already brought a genuine risk of missing out on direct qualification to the final tournament.

Sandwiched between the Champions League final and Club World Cup, the Nations League final four provides another opportunity to win a trophy for players who might have more need of a break.

Erling Haaland and Co keep up their 100-per-cent record. Croatia, Wales, Czechia and Israel also bag important wins on busy night in UEFA World Cup qualifying

Where are the Nations League finals? The UEFA Executive Committee chose the winners of the quarter-final between Italy and Germany as the provisional hosts for the four-team final tournament.

Reigning European champions Spain face World Cup runner-up France in the second semifinal of UEFA Nations League.

Wednesday’s Nations League semifinal is a good one. Germany plays on a home pitch, welcoming Ronaldo and Portugal.

Fans believe the UEFA Nations League semifinal between Spain and France will showcase the Ballon d’Or favourite as both teams boast of top contenders

After failing to qualify for the last two World Cup tournaments, Italy begin their quest for the 2026 FIFA championship with a qualifier against Erling Haaland and Norway on Friday in Oslo.