Italy have painfully missed out on the World Cup for the third time in a row, yet Serie A fans will still see many of their idols in the USA, Mexico and Canada this summer, with 66 players from Italy’s top flight called up.
The 2026 World Cup is just around the corner and, unfortunately, it will not see the Azzurri among the participating teams.
Italy faced elimination from the World Cup play-off Final in March, losing on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina and failing to qualify for the tournament for the third consecutive time.
However, several Serie A stars will participate in the competition, which runs from June 11 to July 19.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 31: Christian Pulisic of United States scores his team’s second goal against Mory Diaw of Senegal during the international friendly match between United States and Senegal at Bank of America Stadium on May 31, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The 2026 World Cup is just around the corner and, unfortunately, it will not see the Azzurri among the participating teams.
Italy faced elimination from the World Cup play-off Final in March, losing on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina and failing to qualify for the tournament for the third consecutive time.
However, several Serie A stars will participate in the competition, which runs from June 11 to July 19.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MAY 31: Christian Pulisic of United States scores his team’s second goal against Mory Diaw of Senegal during the international friendly match between United States and Senegal at Bank of America Stadium on May 31, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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