Gattuso Confident of Beating Northern Ireland

To secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Italian national team must first defeat Northern Ireland at home and then beat the winner of the match between Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina in an away game. After the playoff draw, "Squadra Azzurra" head coach Gennaro Gattuso shared his thoughts.

"We are focusing on the first match. We are capable of defeating Northern Ireland.

We will need to deliver a strong performance, but we are up to the task. We are well familiar with Wales and Bosnia's teams.

Many teams face challenges at the stadium in Cardiff, but for now, we must concentrate on the first match," Gattuso said in an interview with RaiSport. The match between Italy and Northern Ireland is scheduled for March 26, 2026.

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