Italy

“Italy's WC2026 setup features a 4-3-3 formation with a high-pressing game, relying on swift transitions from defense to attack through midfield trio Alessandro Bastoni, Sandro Tonali, and Nicolò Zanolo. The key strength lies in their clinical finishing and interplay between attacking trio Ciro Immobile, Moise Kean, and Federico Chiesa, who have consistently delivered potent goal-scoring combinations. A potential concern for the Italians is their vulnerability to pacey counter-attacks when caught on the backfoot, which their opponents can exploit with effective set-piece execution and rapid transitions.”