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A win for Italy in their next game next week will see them play in the 2026 World Cup.

The identities of all 48 teams at this summer’s World Cup have been confirmed.

With just six more places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be determined, a litany of nations from around the world are in the hunt to secure one of the final places at the summer tournament.

Two FIFA World Cup spots are available in the intercontinental playoff finals on Tuesday, March 31. Each of the four remaining teams is seeking to end a decades-long World Cup qualification drought. The winners will join pre-determined groups for the upcoming World Cup tournament.

The final spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be decided during the March international window, determining which six nations complete this summer's 48-team field.

The field for the FIFA World Cup is set as six tickets were punched on Tuesday, and the long-lasting question of whether Italy will be participating has been answered -- it's no. Again. Italy lost in penalty kicks to Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday,

The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers continue on Thursday, March 26. Ten games will air on Fubo throughout the day, including teams like Italy, Turkey, Denmark, Bolivia, Jamaica and more. We are exactly 11 weeks away from the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The final six World Cup places will be decided in playoffs across the globe in the coming days.

SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green locks in his best bets for Thursday's UEFA semifinals in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying