World Cup Qualification 2026: Italy-Moldavia, the probable formations

Italy on the hunt for redemption in Reggio Emilia after the humiliation suffered in Norway: the Azzurri, who will part ways with coach Luciano Spalletti after the match, must win at any cost against Moldova to break free in the 2026 World Cup qualifying round. The guests are the cinderella team in the group, with two defeats and eight goals conceded against Norway and Estonia. The match will start at 8:45 p.m.

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Azzurri with Retegui and Raspadori in attack, on the flanks are Cambiaso and Dimarco. In the middle Frattesi, Ricci and Tonali, in front of Donnarumma Di Lorenzo, Coppola Ranieri.

Moldova with Nicolaescu as a point supported by Damascan. On the outsides Cojocaru and Reabciuk.

Italy-Moldavia, the likely lineups
ITALY (3-5-2): Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Coppola, Ranieri; Cambiaso, Frattesi, Ricci, Tonali, Dimarco; Retegui, Raspadori. Ct. Spalletti.
MOLDOVA (3-5-1-1): Avram; Posmac, Baboglo, Mudrac; Cojocaru, Caimacov, Motpan, Ionita, Reabciuk; Damascan; Nicolaescu. Ct. Clescenco.