Italy are on the brink of failing to qualify directly for World Cup 2026 and will likely have to navigate the playoffs once again.

Carlo and Nima break down how the World Cup qualifying playoffs work, the Azzurri’s possible opponents in the draw, when the matches are and whether Italy will actually qualify.

This is an extended clip from this week's free episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

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