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How will Italy line up at World Cup 2026 this summer?

Karine Grigoryan
Karine Grigoryan
Predicted Italy lineup for the 2026 World Cup: formation, key players and tactical setup.

Italy have not yet qualified for the World Cup 2026. They will compete in the European play-offs where they will face Northern Ireland.

Gennaro Gattuso’s side face on March 26, 2026.

If they qualify for Mundial 2026, let’s take a look what starting lineup and formation Gattuso will use in the tournament this summer.

The formation he will use is predicted to be 3-5-2.

Italy likely XI for World Cup 2026: 

Donnarumma, Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori, Cambiaso, Frattesi, Barella, Tonali, Dimarco, Raspadori, Retegui

Italy: Schedule at the World Cup 2026

TBD

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