
Greece Hosts Italy in Friendly Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
With both nations missing the 2026 World Cup, Greece and Italy meet in a low‑stakes friendly, hoping to fine‑tune tactics before the next campaign.
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With both nations missing the 2026 World Cup, Greece and Italy meet in a low‑stakes friendly, hoping to fine‑tune tactics before the next campaign.

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Luxembourg will host Italy in a friendly on Wednesday, marking their first meeting in 12 years. Both teams missed the 2026 World Cup, with Italy missing out after a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia & Herzegovina and Luxembourg failing to earn points in qualifying. Italy’s new temporary coach Silvio Baldini will field an almost entirely uncapped squad, while Luxembourg, fresh from back‑to‑back wins over Malta, looks to build momentum.

The friendly scheduled for Wednesday pits Luxembourg against Italy in a match that could mark a historic milestone for the Luxembourgish side.

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Italy aims to break its recent World Cup drought when it faces Luxembourg in a June friendly, a match that also highlights the Azzurri’s turbulent playoff history.

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The final in Budapest left Arsenal supporters reeling, while historic firsts and looming controversies shape the narrative ahead of the World Cup.

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The International Football Association Board has announced a series of amendments that will shape the 2026 World Cup and the 2026‑2027 season, aiming to curb misconduct, speed up play and protect player welfare.

A coalition of campaigners, former players and politicians is urging the creation of an under‑21 or under‑23 women’s national team to provide a clear pathway for talented girls in Wales.

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IFAB unveils sweeping law changes for the 2026 World Cup and 2026‑27 season, targeting discipline, tempo and player welfare.

The International Football Association Board announces a major overhaul of the Laws of the Game that will take effect at the start of the 2026‑27 season and be fully tested at the 2026 World Cup.

The International Football Association Board has confirmed a series of amendments that will be applied from the 2026‑27 season and at the inaugural 48‑team World Cup, targeting discipline, match tempo and player safety.