Bastoni ready to start for Italy in 2026 World Cup play-off

Alessandro Bastoni was tested out in the starting XI for Italy in tonight’s session, so is expected to start in the World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland.

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It kicks off at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo on Thursday at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).

Whoever emerges as the winner from that fixture will then face either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina in the final on March 31.

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