Italy officially call up Liverpool star for FIFA World Cup 2026 playoffs

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Italy have handed a call-up to Liverpool star for the FIFA World Cup 2026 playoffs. Image Credits: Imago Images Italy are hoping for a third-time lucky after missing out on the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, and the Azzurri will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 playoff campaign against Northern Ireland in Bergamo on March 26.

Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa has been called up to Italy’s squad for the playoffs. I call Chiesa in every call-up; I always talk to him.

You always ask the same thing, and I always answer the same.” Chiesa has earned 51 caps and scored seven goals for Italy. Federico Chiesa FIFA World Cup 2026 playoffs Italy