After making a disastrous start to their World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign, Italy will try to get back on track by beating Moldova on Monday.

Having lost 3-0 to Norway in their first Group I game, the Azzurri already face the prospect of another nerve-shredding playoff, as they aim to avoid missing a third straight global finals.

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Despite dominating the ball at Oslo's Ullevaal Stadion, Italy put up a tame response to going three goals down by half time in their opening Group I fixture, as Norway serenely stretched their lead at the top.

Repeatedly stung on the counter, the Azzurri failed to pose any threat up front, with a stoppage-time header from substitute striker Lorenzo Lucca accounting for their sole shot on target.

Though there are still seven games to

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