Official: Gattuso confirms Italy squad for World Cup play-off – Chiesa returns, Vicario dropped

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has named his 28-man squad for the World Cup play-off, with Federico Chiesa returning to the team while Guglielmo Vicario is dropped.

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The FIGC confirmed Gattuso’s squad for the 2026 World Cup play-off on Friday.

Liverpool winger Chiesa returns to the team for the first time since 2024.

The last time Chiesa had played for the national team was...