Italy and Portugal drawn in same World Cup playoff bracket
The Hindu
Italy and Portugal, the current and previous European champions, were drawn into the same qualifying playoff bracket, meaning at least one will fail to qualify for next year's tournament
The World Cup in Qatar is sure to be without either Italy or Cristiano Ronaldo.
Italy and Portugal, the current and previous European champions, were drawn into the same bracket, meaning at least one will fail to qualify for next year's tournament.
Italy will first face North Macedonia at home in a playoff semifinal next March, and the winner will play away at either Portugal or Turkey for a spot at the World Cup.
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