Italy 2, Moldova 0

CHIȘINĂU, Moldova (Interstat) — Italy’s quest for a place in the 2026 World Cup began with a victory, but the heavily favored Azzurri were forced to wait until a frantic final minutes to break down a stubborn Moldovan defense, securing a 2-0 win on Thursday in a qualifying match that was far more tense than the final score suggests. In front of a spirited crowd at Stadionul Zimbru, the home side executed a disciplined defensive game plan that frustrated the Italian attack for the vast majority of the contest. The match, organized by FIFA for its global World Cup qualification… Read more...