What are Italy's chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup?

Legendary former goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon highly praised Italy's chances for the 2026 World Cup. According to him, "Squadra Azzurra's" reach of the playoff stage is around 90 percent, and to achieve this, it is necessary to more clearly demonstrate the positive changes being achieved in recent matches on the field.

Buffon emphasized that the support of those around the team is very important: as the media and fans' trust grows, the players will be able to show their love and enthusiasm even more strongly. "We are required to demonstrate work, discipline, and love in the field," he said.

So far, in the qualifiers, Italy is in second place in the group with 9 points after four matches. The leader - Norway maintains the lead with 15 points. This means that each upcoming match will be crucial for changing the situation in the table and securing a playoff spot.

In short, as Buffon himself said, the path is open - now the task is to turn this confidence into a result with the quality of play and unity on the field.