{"id":61546,"date":"2025-06-06T21:57:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T20:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=61546"},"modified":"2025-07-18T18:43:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T17:43:30","slug":"italy-mens-football-fixture-for-june-upcoming-games-for-azzurri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/italy-mens-football-fixture-for-june-upcoming-games-for-azzurri\/","title":{"rendered":"Italy Men&#8217;s Football Fixture for June: What are the Upcoming Games for Azzurri?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Italy&rsquo;s national football team embarks on a pivotal journey this June as they commence their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Under the guidance of manager Luciano Spalletti, the Azzurri are facing Norway and Moldova in Group I encounters. The two games could define their path to qualifying for the World Cup next year.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The first challenge awaited them in Oslo on June 6, where Italy confronted a resurgent Norwegian side and lost 3-0 against them. Subsequently, they are now set to host Moldova.&nbsp; These matches are crucial for Italy, especially after missing out on the last two World Cups.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Off we go to Oslo! &#9992;&#65039;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NORITA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#NORITA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Azzurri?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#Azzurri<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/VivoAzzurro?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#VivoAzzurro<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4QUE7S71aN\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/4QUE7S71aN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Italy &#11088;&#65039;&#11088;&#65039;&#11088;&#65039;&#11088;&#65039; (@Azzurri_En) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Azzurri_En\/status\/1930643863749763280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>June 5, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Italy&rsquo;s journey to the World Cup 2026 was delayed with their participation in the <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/best-bets-for-uefa-nations-league-final-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>UEFA Nations League<\/a>. They reached the quarter-finals and were then knocked out by Germany. As a result, their match against Norway was their first World Cup qualifier game. Norway are currently leading the group with six points from two games.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><p>Only the group winner will earn a direct qualification while the runner-up will enter playoffs. Italy&rsquo;s start has been shaky but they must secure a strong result in the upcoming fixture against Moldova to avoid falling behind early in the campaign. Even though it will be tough, Spalletti expressed confidence in his team&rsquo;s preparedness.<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/where-is-the-uefa-nations-league-2025-final-portugal-vs-france-venue-kick-off-time-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Where is the UEFA Nations League 2025 Final? Portugal vs Spain Venue, Kick-Off Time, and More&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Italy Football Team Fixture<\/h2><p>Here are Italy&rsquo;s fixture for June and more &ndash;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Matches<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Time (ET)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Norway vs Italy<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">June 6, Friday<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4:45 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Italy vs Moldova<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">June 9, Monday<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4:45 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Mapei Stadium, Reggio Emilia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Italy vs Estonia<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">September 5, Friday<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4:45 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">TBD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Israel vs Italy<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">September 8, Monday<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4:45 PM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">TBD<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Italy Football Team News<\/h2><p>The Azzurri face significant challenges with key players sidelined due to injuries. Striker Moise Kean has withdrawn from the squad after sustaining a thigh injury during training. This is a major setback for the team considering his impressive season with Fiorentina. Midfielder Manuel Locatelli and defender Matteo Gabbia are also unavailable, further testing the squad&rsquo;s depth.<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/international-soccer-games-schedule-uefa-nations-league-world-cup-qualifiers-international-friendlies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>International Soccer Games Schedule for June: UEFA Nations League, World Cup Qualifiers and International Friendlies &ndash; Who&rsquo;s Playing Who and When?<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>In response, Spalletti has called up emerging talents to fill the gaps. Mateo Retegui, Serie A&rsquo;s top scorer last season, led the attack against Norway. Meanwhile, young defender Diego Coppola made his debut. Veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma will captain the side, aiming to provide stability and experience.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Italy Squad:<\/h2><p><strong>Goalkeepers:<\/strong> Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alex Meret, Guglielmo Vicario<\/p><p><strong>Defenders:<\/strong> Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni, Alessandro Buongiorno, Andrea Cambiaso, Diego Coppola, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Federico Dimarco, Matteo Gabbia, Federico Gatti, Destiny Udogie, Davide Zappacosta<\/p><p><strong>Midfielders:<\/strong> Nicolo Barella, Cesare Casadei, Davide Frattesi, Manuel Locatelli, Samuele Ricci, Nicolo Rovella, Sandro Tonali<\/p><p><strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Moise Kean, Lorenzo Lucca, Daniel Maldini, Riccardo Orsolini, Giacomo Raspadori, Mateo Retegui<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Italy\u2019s Road to World Cup 2026: Full Fixture List, Squad Updates &#038; Key Matches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[4038],"tags":[4820,7483,7448,4815,4576],"class_list":["post-61546","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-soccer","tag-italy","tag-moldova","tag-norway","tag-world-cup-2026","tag-world-cup-qualifiers"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Italy Men&#039;s Football Fixture for June: What are the Upcoming Games for Azzurri? - The Playoffs<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Check upcoming World Cup qualifiers for Italy, squad news &amp; fixtures. 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