Football fans are turning their attention to the anticipated clash between the Italian national team and its counterpart Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the final of the European playoff qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, in a match of great importance for both teams, with a clear historical advantage for the Azzurri.

The Italian team succeeded in reaching the final match after defeating Northern Ireland 2-0 in the semi-finals, thanks to goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean, setting up a decisive meeting with the Bosnian team away from home.

The Italian team enters the match under the leadership of their coach Gennaro Gattuso, seeking to restore its position on the international stage, especially since it has not succeeded in qualifying for the World Cup finals since the 2014 edition, and also failed to pass the playoffs in the previous two editions.

The Azzurri finished their qualifying campaign in second place behind Norway, forcing them to enter the playoffs for the third consecutive time, in an attempt to avoid missing the World Cup again.

In terms of head-to-head encounters, the Italian team has an impressive record against Bosnia and Herzegovina, having met the team in 6 matches since Bosnia's national team was established in 1995, achieving 4 victories, one draw, and one defeat.

Italy's only loss came in the first encounter between the two teams in 1996, which ended with Bosnia winning 2-1 in a friendly match.