Italy’s World Cup 2026 qualifying fixtures: when do the Azzurri play? | OneFootball

Italy will start and finish their 2026 World Cup qualification path against Norway: here’s when the Azzurri will play their eight qualifying matches.

Italy have been placed in Group I following a defeat against Germany in the Nations League quarterfinals.

The Azzurri lost 2-1 at San Siro and collected a 3-3 draw in the second leg in Germany, coming back from three goals down. It was not enough to qualify for the Nations League semis, so the Azzurri will start their World Cup qualifying path during the next international break in June.

DORTMUND, GERMANY – MARCH 23: Moise Kean of Italy celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal Leg Two match between Germany and Italy at Football Stadium Dortmund on March 23, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Italy’s path will start and finish against Norway. Luciano Spalletti’s men will meet Erling Haaland’s country on June 6 in Oslo and will host them on November 16, in the final game of the qualifying group.

Only the group winner is qualified, while the second-placed team begins the playoff process from March 2026.

Italy will also face Moldova, Estonia, and Israel in Group I. Below is their fixture list. FIGC will confirm venues for home games later this year.

Friday, June 6 (20:45)

Norway v. Italy

Monday, June 9 (20:45)

Italy v. Moldova

Friday, September 5 (20:45)

Italy v. Estonia

Monday, September 8 (20:45)

Israel v. Italy

Saturday, October 11 (20:45)

Estonia v. Italy

Tuesday, October 14 (20:45)

Italy v. Israel

Thursday, November 13 (20:45)

Moldova v. Italy

Sunday, November 16 (20:45)

Italy v. Norway