2026 FIFA World Cup sees 66 Serie A players; DAZN and Rai set broadcast schedule

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico, will feature 66 players contracted to Serie A clubs despite Italy’s national team missing the tournament for the third consecutive time. The roster includes stars such as De Winter, Maignan, Modrić and Rabiot from Milan; Lautaro Martínez and Thuram from Inter; De Bruyne, Lukaku and McTominay from Napoli; and many others from clubs like Juventus, Roma, Atalanta, and Bologna.

Italian referee Maurizio Mariani was selected among the 52 officials to oversee matches at the event. In Italy, DAZN will stream all 104 matches on a subscription basis, while public broadcaster Rai will show 35 games, including key knockout fixtures, on its main channel and Rai Play. A detailed day‑by‑day schedule aligns match times with Italian viewing hours, outlining which games will be available on each platform throughout the group stage and beyond.

The coverage plan highlights special programming on DAZN and Rai, such as morning recap shows, in‑depth analyses from the Adidas Brand Center in Milan, and talk‑show formats featuring Italian presenters, ensuring comprehensive access for Italian fans.