Who are the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup?

Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row, and Football Italia looks at the favourite teams to lift the coveted cup this summer.

Italy have once again suffered a World Cup heartbreak, losing the play-off Final on penalties against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Italy miss out on World Cup qualification once again

The Azzurri last played in the World Cup in 2014 and, next summer, they’ll be forced to watch the competition from home for the third time in a row.