Italy should have no issues brushing Moldova aside, though. They demolished the European minnows the last time they crossed paths, winning 6–0 in an international friendly in 2020.

Group I qualifying for the 2026 World Cup continues Monday, with Italy taking on Moldova in a must-win match for both sides.

Italy's humbling 3-0 defeat to Norway has brought down the curtain on Luciano Spalletti's reign as head coach. Can the former Roma and Napoli boss sign off with a win over Moldova?

Since becoming its own nation, Moldova has never qualified for the World Cup, having not won a match during qualification since the lead-up to the 2014 tournament. Moldova has lost both of its first ...

With a parting gift for Luciano Spalletti, Italy beat Moldova 2-0 on Tuesday (June 10, 2025) for their first points in the beleaguered team’s attempt to reach the FIFA World Cup for the first ...

Gennaro Gattuso urged Italy to change their mindset, but seemed confident about the quality of his players.The ex-midfielder ...

Luciano Spalletti ended his time with Italy having won 12 of his 24 matches at the helm (D6 L6), with his team averaging 1.75 points per match ...

The FIGC confirms Italy will host Israel at the Stadio Friuli in Udine in a World Cup qualifying match on October 14.Italy’s ...

Moldova nearly got a goal back at the 94th minute, but Diego Coppola threw himself in the path of Stina’s control and half-volley from seven yards. Italy 2-0 Moldova. Raspadori 43 (I), Cambiaso ...

Italy vs. Moldova Head to Head. Italy has played Moldova a total of 5 times (all-time). Italy has won all 5 matches and never lost or drawn to Moldova since their first meeting in 1996.

Personnel shouldn’t matter too much against Moldova, though. Here is how Italy could line up. Italy Predicted Lineup vs. Moldova (3-5-2) Nicolò Barella will be among the starters against Moldova.