The 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoff Draw takes place on Thursday 20 November at 1300 CET. Nima Tavallaey explains everything Italy fans need to know ahead of the draw. 
Who is in the draw? Which teams are seeded? When will the playoffs take place? Who will be at home and away? What are the rules? Will the Azzurri qualify for the finals in the United States?
Who do you want the Azzurri to avoid in the semifinal? And potentially in the final? Who do you want Italy to play?
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