Italy women's football team advances to World Cup playoff finals

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The Italy women's national football team has advanced to the final round of the World Cup playoffs following a 1-1 draw against Belarus at the Stadio Franchi. This result, combined with their 2-0 victory in the first leg in Tbilisi, secures their progression to the next stage of qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

Italy will now face Finland in a decisive two-legged playoff. Finland secured their spot by defeating Serbia 3-1 in their respective matchup. The first leg of the tie is scheduled to take place in Finland on December 1, with the return match held in Italy on December 5.

FIGC Commissioner Giovanni Malagò praised the team's achievement, emphasizing the need for support as they face this final obstacle. Head coach Andrea Soncin noted that while the team could have performed better in the second half, the primary objective of reaching the playoff finals was met.

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Andrea Soncin · Barbara Bonansea · FIGC · Finland Women's National Football Team · Giovanni Malagò · Italy women's national football team

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[● 2 SOURCES] Head coach Andrea Soncin stated that the primary objective of qualifying for the playoff final was achieved. napolipiu.com · www.italpress.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Italy advanced to the second and decisive round of the World Cup playoffs. napolipiu.com · www.italpress.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Finland advanced to the playoff final after defeating Serbia 3-1. napolipiu.com · www.italpress.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Italian women's national team drew 1-1 against Belarus. napolipiu.com · www.italpress.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Player Barbara Bonansea estimated she has scored approximately 34 goals for the Italian national team.
[● 3 SOURCES] The first leg of the playoff against Finland is scheduled for December 1 in Finland. napolipiu.com · www.italpress.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Italy will face Finland in the playoff final to compete for a spot in the 2027 World Cup. napolipiu.com · www.italpress.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The return leg against Finland will take place on December 5 in Italy. napolipiu.com · www.italpress.com