Azzurri Alarm: Italy's 2026 World Cup Prep Hits a Wall

The Italian national team, led by manager Luciano Spalletti, is facing a mounting crisis as the 2026 World Cup approaches. A string of poor results in UEFA Nations League group-stage fixtures has raised serious doubts. Key players like goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and winger Federico Chiesa have underperformed, while a congested schedule has prevented a settled lineup. Defensive vulnerabilities, once a trademark of the Azzurri, now plague the side. With knockout qualification slipping away, t...