Moldova vs. Italy: Azzurri set to compete for the World Cup: lineups, time, and where to watch.

Gennaro Gattuso's Italy's journey to the 2026 World Cup resumes in Chisinau. The Azzurri face Moldova in a crucial match for their future in Group I qualifying.

Italy, obligation to win

After a mixed bag, the national team must win to stay in contention for direct qualification to the next World Cup. If Norway beat Estonia, second place would be a sure thing, and Italy would be forced to advance to the playoffs . Gattuso is asking his players to be focused and determined: "We can't make any more mistakes."

The probable lineups

• MOLDOVA (5-3-2) : Kozhukhar; Forov, Craciun, Baboglo, Gherasimencov, Reabciuk; Caimacov, Rata, Bogaciuc; Therefore, Postolachi.
• ITALY (4-3-3) : Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Mancini, Bastoni, Dimarco; Frattesi, Locatelli, Tonali; Politano, Retegui, Zaccagni. Coach: Gennaro Gattuso.

All eyes will be on Retegui , called upon to confirm his eye for goal, and on Frattesi , increasingly a protagonist in midfield.

Date, time and stadium

The Moldova-Italy match is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, at 8:45 PM at the Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau . A small but exciting stadium, where Italy has already won twice in the past.

Where to watch it live on TV and streaming

The match will be broadcast free-to-air on Rai 1 and live streamed on RaiPlay . Live text coverage will be available on Eurosport.it , along with updates, player ratings, and post-match comments.

The precedents: blue domination

There have been six previous meetings between the two national teams, all in favor of Italy. The last, the 2-0 victory in Reggio Emilia , was Luciano Spalletti's final match as coach. In total: 17 goals scored and only 2 conceded . Italy have never lost or drawn against Moldova.

The match in Chisinau is more than just a match: it's a test of maturity. Italy wants to return to world-class prominence , erasing recent disappointments. A victory could rekindle the fans' enthusiasm and consolidate confidence in Gattuso 's new coaching career.

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