The Group I qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup continue on Monday, featuring a crucial matchup between Italy vs Moldova.
Both teams are seeking their first points in the campaign. Italy suffered a defeat in their only match so far, while Moldova has lost both of its opening games. The path to qualification is challenging, particularly with Norway currently at the top of the group after winning all three of their games and Israel sitting in second place with two wins.
How to View Moldova vs Italy:
Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM ET
Channel: FOX Sports 2
Stream: Fubo (Try for free)
Moldova began its qualifying journey in March with a difficult 5-0 defeat against Norway. They showed some improvement in their next match but ultimately fell short with a 3-2 loss to Estonia. A silver lining for Moldova was Ion Nicolaescu, the country’s all-time leading scorer, who found the net in that game.
In contrast, Italy had no matches during the March window due to their participation in the UEFA Nations League. The Azzurri finally took to the pitch on June 6, only to be overwhelmed by group leaders Norway, suffering a 3-0 defeat.
Italy is looking to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 2014. The 2006 champions have faced a remarkable decline, missing two consecutive tournaments, a first in their illustrious history. Moldova, meanwhile, is still striving for its inaugural World Cup appearance, but its winless start in qualifying suggests that this dream may be postponed.
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