Oreste Cinquini Assesses Italy's Chances for 2026 World Cup Qualification

Former "Zenit" manager Oreste Cinquini shared his thoughts on the Italian national team's prospects in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He emphasized that the road to securing a World Cup berth will not be easy for the "Azzurri."

"I hope that our national team will qualify for the next World Cup. Otherwise, it would have an immeasurably significant impact on Italian football," Cinquini was quoted as saying by "Sovetskiy Sport."

For reference, if Italy successfully advances through the playoff matches and reaches the tournament's final stage, they will be placed in a group alongside Canada, Qatar, and Switzerland. Read “Zamin” on Telegram!