When Italy’s Giorgia Meloni took the job of prime minister in 2022, the country wasn’t in good shape. But since then, the economy has bounced back in ways that few outsiders would have expected. Now ...

Rome has positioned itself as a Transatlantic bridge between Europe and the United States. In recent years, Italy has reasserted itself as a significant power player on the international stage, ...

ROME, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Italy has resolved differences with the European Central Bank (ECB) over a draft budget amendment on the ownership of the Bank of Italy's gold reserves, Italian Treasury ...

Italy’s failure to qualify automatically for the 2026 World Cup inevitably sparked plenty of debate across this once-proud footballing nation. Losing home and away to Norway consigned Italy to the ...

Explore Italy’s situation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage draw and what it means for the tournament. The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw is underway, and soccer fans around the ...

© Marco Luzzani/Getty ImagesFederico Dimarco of Italy looks dejected during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match. With a total of 12 groups, the 2026 World Cup Draw ...

The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team has closed out the calendar year with its 12th victory. The USWNT defeated Italy 2-0 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Monday, marking the ...

Italy’s parliament on Tuesday approved a law that introduces femicide into the country’s criminal law and punishes it with life in prison. The vote coincided with the international day for the ...

Moody’s boosted Italy’s sovereign-credit rating on expectations for a decline in government debt. The ratings agency on Friday upgraded Italy’s rating one level to Baa2 from Baa3. The outlook was ...

Italy was stopped by Sweden from getting to the 2018 World Cup. It was North Macedonia in 2022. Now it is Northern Ireland's turn. Four-time World Cup winner Italy is back in the qualifying playoffs ...

Northern Ireland, Sweden and North Macedonia, three of Italy’s possible opponents in the World Cup play-off semifinal, are the only teams to have already denied the Azzurri a place in the tournament.

Italy and Norway face off in World Cup 2026 qualifying action. Here's everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to watch Italy vs. Norway and odds. Italy is favored to win the match.