Italy’s Gianluigi Donnarumma reacts after his side lost 0-3 to Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers.
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Welcome to our live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers clash between Italy and Moldova at the Mapei Stadium – Citta del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia, Italy on Tuesday (June 10 as per India time). The Azzurri have sacked boss Luciano Spalletti after 0-3 loss to Norway, amid fears that the four-time champions might fail to qualify for a third straight World Cup. This will be Spalletti’s last game in charge with the team. Follow the live football scores and updates from the qualifying match.

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9 Jun 2025, 11:17:52 pm IST

Italy Vs Moldova Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Azzurri’s Troubled Past

Despite being continental heavyweights and four-time FIFA World Cup champions, Italy’s last appearance was a group-stage exit at Brazil 2014. Defeated by Sweden on the road to Russia, the Azzurri then suffered a notorious loss to North Macedonia in the playoffs for Qatar 2022. All that history, followed by a 0-3 humbling by Norway perhaps precipitated Spalletti’s firing.

9 Jun 2025, 10:51:34 pm IST

Italy Vs Moldova Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Start Time, Streaming

The FIFA World Cup European 2026 qualifying match between Italy and Moldova will kick off at 12:15am IST. It will be live streamed on the SonyLiv app and website in India and telecast on the Sony Sports Network TV channels in the country.

9 Jun 2025, 10:15:04 pm IST

Italy Vs Moldova Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Hi There!

Greetings and welcome to everyone joining us this Monday night. The FIFA World Cup European qualifiers continue and we have Italy facing Moldova in a crucial Group I encounter. We will bring to you the build-up and live updates from the clash.