Italy and Portugal drawn in same World Cup playoffs bracket

European champions Italy, Portugal in Same World Cup Play-off Bracket

Italy will host North Macedonia in the play-off first round in March, with Turkey visiting Portugal, before the winners face off for a spot at next year's finals in Qatar.

Italy, Portugal drawn together as FIFA confirm format, fixtures for World Cup play-offs

FIFA have today announced the play-off format for each confederation and the nations hoping to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Italy and Portugal drawn together in WC playoffs

European champions Italy face a possible World Cup qualifying playoff against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal after being drawn in the same path.

One of Italy, Portugal to miss World Cup

World Cup qualifying: Italy and Portugal have been drawn on the same side of World Cup qualifying group, meaning one giant will miss the tournament.

European champions Italy, Portugal in same World Cup play-off bracket

European champions Italy and Portugal could meet for a place at the 2022 World Cup after being drawn in the same play-off path on Friday. The Azzurri and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal both finished second in their qualifying groups, behind Switzerland and Serbia respectively. Italy will host North Macedonia in the…

European champions Italy, Portugal in same World Cup play-off bracket

European champions Italy and Portugal could meet for a place at the 2022 World Cup after being drawn in the same play-off path.