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FIFA Legends Ronaldo, Totti, Stoichkov, and Lalas will assist in unveiling the revised match schedule.

FIFA legends Ronaldo Nazário, Francesco Totti, Hristo Stoichkov, and Alexis Lalas will assist in unveiling the updated FIFA World Cup 2026™. The reveal is on Saturday, 6 December 2025. FIFA will announce the venues and kick-off times for the World Cup.

Andrés Cantor will serve as the host of the revised match schedule for the inaugural 48-team, 104-match FIFA World Cup™.

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The following legends will join FIFA President Gianni Infantino:

✅   Ronaldo Nazário, who won the FIFA World Cup in 1994 and 2002 with Brazil.

✅   Francesco Totti, who won the FIFA World Cup in 2006 with Italy.

✅   Bulgarian football legend Hristo Stoichkov, a joint top scorer at the 1994 FIFA World Cup™ in the United States.

✅   American football star Alexis Lalas,  one of the most memorable players from the 1994 edition.

The updated schedule comes after the eagerly awaited Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Washington DC on Friday, 5 December 2025. This event confirmed 12 thrilling groups of four for the upcoming tournament.

Nevertheless, the final version of the match schedule will be released in March, following the completion of the FIFA and European play-off tournaments, which will fill the last six slots.

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Today’s Front Pages Friday 5 December 2025: La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport

Today’s Front Pages Friday 5 December 2025: La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport
Today’s Front Pages 12/05/2025 – Sports Headlines Newspapers in Italy – Prime Pagine Quotidiani


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✅   Greetings, my friends!  I present to you the latest front pages from the Italian newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport, dated Friday 5 December 2025.
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Today’s Front Page La Gazzetta dello Sport, Friday 5 December 2025

👉In Washington (at 8:00) in front of Trump
The World Cup draw is on
Italy is an X

We’re in pot four; if we advance, we’re in big trouble.

👉Lazio wins 1-0 and advances to the quarterfinals
Coppa Italia Round of 16
AC Milan
What a shock

Leao misses, Zaccagni scores
Sarri gets his revenge
Allegri: “It was our goal.”
Bologna advances: 2-1 against Parma

👉Napoli-Juve Sunday
Dangerous clash
Spalletti returns to the Maradona and Conte also loses Lobotka

👉Tomorrow Inter-Como
Diouf promoted
Chivu considers reconfirmation

👉There are 10,001 torchbearers
The flame has arrived
The Olympic torch from Mattarella
Now it will tour the country

👉Goodbye Bocchi
Divine Mabel
She changed basketball and Italian sports.

Front Page La Gazzetta dello Sport, Friday 5 December 2025

Today’s Front Page Corriere dello Sport, Friday 5 December 2025

👉Sunday, Napoli vs. Juve: the first competitive match between the two
Lucio, meet Conte

Spalletti returns to the stadium where he won 33 years after Diego, without Bremer, Gatti, and Vlahovic.
Antonio also loses Lobotka: he has seven absences.

👉Coppa Italia
Zaccagni decisive: Bologna in the quarterfinals
Zac, Max out
Lazio masterpiece: Milan goes home

Tavares’ corner and the captain’s header: the turning point comes in the 80th minute.
Mandas saves from Pulisic
Maignan super saves from Noslin

👉Castro enters and celebrates: Parma eliminated (2-1)

👉The group stage draw takes place today in Washington (at 18).
Let’s discover the World Cup of your dreams.

👉An extra weapon for Chivu
Inter, Diouf surprises

Change of pace and dribbling: it’s also a solution against Como

👉Gasp wants Yuri Alberto
Roma, opportunity in Brazil

Corinthians is in debt and must sell the striker.

Front Page Corriere dello Sport, Friday 5 December 2025

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Today’s Front Page Tutto Sport, Friday 5 December 2025

👉Zaccagni avenges the San Siro night: 1-0
Lazio’s venom knocks out Milan

A lethal headbutt in the 80th minute, having squandered the lead moments earlier.
In the quarterfinals, Sarri finds Italiano. Allegri: “It’s a shame, now let’s focus on Torino.”

👉 Vlahovic undergoes surgery in London: Juve will have him back in the spring. His teammates’ message: “We’re waiting for you.”
“A grand finale with Dusan.”

The Serbian player has been overwhelmed by an outpouring of affection: the hope is to be back in mid-March with the Scudetto dream still alive. Gatti also undergoes surgery: out for 40 days. Spalletti tries a four-man defense, Mario Rui praises him: “The Napoli triumph is 80% his.”

👉Napoli without seven players
Conte also loses Lobotka

McTominay, Elmas, and Vergara are the only midfielders available for Sunday’s big match against Juventus

👉January offer
Toro, do you want Maldini on loan?

The underused playmaker at Atalanta is looking for a team that will give him more playing time: the Granata are among the possible options.

👉At 18, we’ll find out our potential rivals.
World Cup Draw
Italy is an X …

👉Gallinari confesses after retiring
“Me, the NBA’s ciccione. They sang ‘L’Italiano’ to me…”

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2026 World Cup Playoff Draw

  • 2026 World Cup Playoff Draw, Thursday, 20 November, 2025

The playoff draw for the 2026 World Cup took place on Thursday, 20 November 2025. Italy is set to compete against Northern Ireland. The eight semi-final matchups for the FIFA World Cup 2026 European play-offs have been established. A potential pathway to the final tournament has been outlined for all 16 participating nations. Italy must not have any excuses and should achieve the goal of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Below are all the playoff semifinal matches.

🇮🇹   Italy vs. Northern Ireland
Ukraine vs. Sweden
Turkey vs. Romania
Denmark vs. North Macedonia
Wales vs. Bosnia
Poland vs. Albania
Slovakia vs. Kosovo
Czech Republic vs. Ireland

Who is Italy competing against in the World Cup Playoff

In the play-offs, Italy will face Northern Ireland, with the match scheduled for March 26, 2026, at home. The winner will then play away on March 31 against either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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The pairings for the finals.

Italy/Northern Ireland – Wales/Bosnia
Ukraine/Sweden – Poland/Albania
Turkey/Romania – Slovakia/Kosovo
Denmark/North Macedonia – Czech Republic/Ireland

How do the World Cup Playoffs function?

The playoffs are conducted as single-leg knockout matches, with the four victors advancing to the final tournament hosted in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The World Cup is scheduled to occur from Thursday, June 11, 2026, to Sunday, July 19, 2026.

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What are the World Cup 2026 European play-off ties?

Dates: Semi-finals (26 March 2026)
Time:  Kick-offs 20:45 CET unless stated

Path A
SF1: Italy vs Northern Ireland
SF2: Wales vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

Path B
SF3: Ukraine vs Sweden
SF4: Poland vs Albania

  • Path C
    SF5: Türkiye vs Romania (18:00 CET)
    SF6: Slovakia vs Kosovo

Path D
SF7: Denmark vs North Macedonia
SF8: Czechia vs Republic of Ireland

Finals (31 March 2026)

Path A: Wales / Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy / Northern Ireland

  • Path B: Ukraine / Sweden vs Poland / Albania

Path C: Slovakia / Kosovo vs Türkiye / Romania

Path D: Czechia / Republic of Ireland vs Denmark / North Macedonia

Photo source: uefa.com

 

Today’s Front Pages Wednesday 19 November 2025: La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport

Today’s Front Pages Wednesday 19 November 2025: La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport
Today’s Front Pages 11/19/2025 – Sports Headlines Newspapers in Italy – Prime Pagine Quotidiani


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✅   Greetings, my friends!  I present to you the latest front pages from the Italian newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport, dated Wednesday 19 November 2025.
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Today’s Front Page La Gazzetta dello Sport, Wednesday 19 November 2025

👉 Zielinski
Chivu changes Inter
The Pole comes in for Mkhitaryan.
Dumfries alarm
The big opportunity

👉 Pulisic, missing the national team, is only thinking about Milan
He returns to the starting lineup with Leao
Renewal is getting closer
I’ve found America

👉 World Cup Playoff: Gattuso shakes up Italy
Let’s believe it!

World Cup Playoffs: Gattuso shakes up Italy
Let’s believe it!
Sweden, North Macedonia, Romania, or Northern Ireland will advance to the semifinals: the draw is tomorrow.

👉 And let’s keep the Davis Cup
In Bologna in the quarterfinals against Austria (4 p.m.)
Spain loses Alcaraz

👉 Transfer Market
Scudetto Coups
Juve after Hojbjerg
Napoli seeks Marino
Roma pursues Tel
And Milan and Inter…

Today’s Front Page Corriere dello Sport, Wednesday 19 November 2025

👉World Cup: Spain, Belgium, and Switzerland also qualify.
They’re going.

Only six names remain in the 48-team squad.
McTominay scores a stunning overhead kick against Hojlund.
The playoff draw is tomorrow: Italy will face Sweden, Northern Ireland, Romania, or Macedonia in the semifinals.

👉Conte’s reinforcement
Big Rom is working to return to the Olimpico against Napoli
Romelu’s rescue
Lukaku is targeting Roma: he’s ready to return

He could see the light of day again on Sunday the 30th, after his injury and three months out. Spinazzola is trying for Atalanta: Lovotka is available, Gilmour is still out.

👉Inter, the reserves scored 6 goals: double that of Milan
Chivu, a golden bench

👉Juve, 5 out of 8 games without a goal
Openda and David, in or out.

👉Baldini wins 4-1
Under-21 poker in Montenegro

👉From the Finals to the Cup
Italy also attacks the Davis Cup

Without Sinner and Musetti, today we face Austria (16). If we win, we’ll face Belgium in the semifinals.
Front Page Corriere dello Sport, Wednesday 19 November 2025

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Today’s Front Page Tutto Sport, Wednesday 12 November 2025

👉Assault on the third straight Davis Cup: Today’s quarterfinals against Austria
Come on, guys!
Now it’s your turn

Sinner and Musetti are the stars of the Finals, passing the baton to Berrettini, Cobolli, and Sonego. In the doubles, Bolelli and Vavassori reach the semifinals in Turin. All of Bologna is backing the Azzurri. Kick-off is at 16: if we win, we’ll face Belgium. Meanwhile, Alcaraz also withdraws.

👉Not only is Xhaka moving forward for Tiago Gabriel
Juve, Scudetto shopping

Comolli is working to strengthen the squad in January. The Sunderland Swiss is in pole position for the midfielder, but alternatives are also being considered: Mendoza, Bernabé, and Bouaddi.
Contact is being made for the Portuguese player from Lecce.

👉Vlasic has big plans
“At the World Cup with Croatia. In Europe with Torino.”

Two decisive goals in qualifying. “Now let’s get on with the league: I hope this is the year of the breakthrough. This is a great club that deserves better.” Ilic is relieved.

👉The definitive final playoff
The Lewa trap also lies between Italy and the World Cup

👉Negotiations with Empoli for the Ukrainian
Atalanta on Popov
The 18-year-old with a penchant for goals

👉CEO Fenucci and a team that excites
“This Bologna was born from Sinisa’s smile.”

Front Page Tutto Sport, Wednesday 19 November 2025

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Today’s Front Pages Monday 17 November 2025: La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport

Today’s Front Pages Monday 17 November 2025: La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport
Today’s Front Pages 11/17/2025 – Sports Headlines Newspapers in Italy – Prime Pagine Quotidiani


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✅   Greetings, my friends!  I present to you the latest front pages from the Italian newspapers La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport, dated Monday 17 November 2025.
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Today’s Front Page La Gazzetta dello Sport, Monday 17 November 2025

👉Martian Sinner
Alcaraz surrenders
You’re always the King

Fantastic encore at the Turin Finals
“It was better than a year ago.”
Two beautiful sets, and the super duel continues

👉The comment
Why Jannik deserves the number 1 spot

👉The story
The rivalry, the hugs, and the respect.

👉Norway wins 4-1, draw on Thursday
Italy humiliated
San Siro whistles

Haaland overwhelms us, now the playoffs
Gattuso: “We apologize.”

Front Page La Gazzetta dello Sport, Monday 17 November 2025

Today’s Front Page Corriere dello Sport, Monday 17 November 2025

👉 Sinner’s emotion
He beats Alcaraz and triumphs again at the Finals
Let’s go!
Jannik, another standing ovation

In Turin, he confirms his title in 2 hours and 15 minutes: 7-6, 7-5. “It’s fantastic to end 2025 like this. The cheering here was like a football stadium. Carlos, number one? He deserved it.”

👉Italy whistled: 1-4 against Norway
We’re playing for the World Cup in the playoffs
Non vamos!

National team overwhelmed by Haaland after Esposito’s opener. Gattuso: “We apologize.” The draw is Thursday at 13: The semi-finals could feature Sweden, Northern Ireland, Romania, and Macedonia.

Front Page Corriere dello Sport, Monday 17 November 2025

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Today’s Front Page Tutto Sport, Monday 17 November 2025

👉 Sinner
The Master of Masters
Number One

Only Jannik is like Jannik: number one Alcaraz must bow to the Italian king of world tennis. His second triumph (in a row) at the ATP Finals, amid the excitement of Turin. “Like playing in a football stadium: even more exciting than last year. It’s nice to give people something positive.” Carlitos: “After every defeat, you come back stronger. Thank you for the respect.”

👉 Haaland scores a brace at San Siro too
Haaland humiliates us: 4-1 and boos
Italy, do you understand why he’s going to the World Cup?

Norway storms in the second half after Pio’s 1-0, the City ace is on fire. Now it’s alarm bells ringing. Gattuso: “We apologize.” Playoff draw on Thursday

👉Juventus’ dress code
‘Spalletti, no tracksuit on the bench’

The club resists the coach’s superstition, as he won the Scudetto at Napoli wearing his tracksuit all the time. Meanwhile, they are asking him to reevaluate his coaching talent, which has lost its value.

Front Page Tutto Sport, Monday 17 November 2025

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