Italy is preparing to spend roughly $12.7 billion on a bridge that would finally stitch Sicily to the mainland, a project that could redraw trade routes and political fault lines as much as it ...

Italy’s failure to qualify automatically for the 2026 World Cup inevitably sparked plenty of debate across this once-proud footballing nation. Losing home and away to Norway consigned Italy to the ...

© Marco Luzzani/Getty ImagesFederico Dimarco of Italy looks dejected during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match. With a total of 12 groups, the 2026 World Cup Draw ...

The FIGC has confirmed that the World Cup play-off semifinal against Northern Ireland on March 26, 2026, will be played in Bergamo. Atalanta’s New Balance Stadium will host the World Cup play-off ...

Medieval Christians drawing boundaries around ancient Israelite tribes on Holy Land maps had no idea they were influencing how later mapmakers would depict political power. Those red ink lines, meant ...

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Five hundred years ago, a Bible accidentally printed with a backwards map of the Holy Land sparked a revolution in how people imagined geography, borders, and even nationhood. Despite the blunder, the ...

Norway are on the cusp of confirming their place at the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998, with Italy poised to engage with the dreaded playoffs next March. A convincing 3–0 win for Norway ...

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway confirmed qualification with a 4-1 win against four-time world champion Italy, which was consigned to the playoffs. Having missed out on the 2018 and 2022 ...

Italy face playoffs to avoid third consecutive World Cup absence Playoff history includes shock losses to North Macedonia, Sweden Fans recall past World Cup finals MILAN, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Frustrated ...

Italy needs to beat Norway by nine goals or more to qualify directly to the 2026 World Cup. Italy must beat Norway by nine goals to directly qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Finishing second sends ...

Erling Haaland led the Norway national team to a dominant 4–1 victory over Italy at San Siro in the final Matchday of the UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. With a brace, Haaland clinched a spot in his ...