Italy celebrates 2-0 victory against Moldova-Spalletti goes in success!
Italy celebrates 2-0 victory against Moldova-Spalletti goes in success!
Moldawien - Italy won an important 2-0 victory against Moldova in the second World Cup qualification game for the 2026 World Cup. After a 3-0 defeat against Norway, this is the first victory for Squadra Azzurra in Group I. This game also marks the farewell of national coach Luciano Spalletti, which was released from his post after the game. While Italy remains in the race for participation in the World Cup, Norway has at the same time consolidated the leadership with a victory against Estonia.
The Italian team performed strongly against Moldova, although it had difficulties in the first half. A goal by Ion Nicolaescu for Moldova was revoked in the 10th minute because of offside. Giacomo Raspadori finally broke the spell when he brought Italy in the 40th minute with a precise volley hit. Andrea Cambiaso made everything clear early after the restart and increased to 2-0 in the 50th minute. This ensured Spalletti a worthy farewell.
stood the group I
With 12 points from four games,Norway remains unbeaten at the top of the table, while Italy takes third place with only 3 points from two games. The group winner receives a direct World Cup ticket while the second has to go to the playoffs. Therefore, every point is crucial for Italy. In another game of the group J, Belgium won 4: 3 against Wales in a dramatic way after they were already in the lead with 3-0 and returned them. A late goal by Kevin de Bruyne ultimately secured victory for the Belgians.
future of Italian football
With the departure of Spalletti, Italy is now facing the challenge of finding a new trainer. Possible successors include Claudio Ranieri and Stefano Pioli. The Italian national team has to reorient itself in order to protect the chances of participating in the World Cup.
The qualification for the World Cup 2026, which takes place from 2023 to 2026, comprises a total of 210 FIFA members, except Russia and Eritrea, which has withdrawn. The UEFA has to award 16 starting places for 54 participants, and the qualification is organized in 12 groups of 4 or 5 teams each. The most tenth teams in the last FIFA world rankings are set, while the first 12 group winners qualify directly. The excitement for the upcoming games remains high, with a direct competition for the places for the World Cup.
The details of the qualification and the challenges that Italy expects are crucial for the future of the team on the international football parquet. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop under a new trainer and whether Italy can secure the place at the 2026 World Cup.
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