# Italy 2028 Futsal World Cup qualification campaign

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italy-2028-futsal-world-cup-qualification-campaign
> Updated: 2026-10-19T10:29:32.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Italian national futsal team has commenced its campaign to qualify for the 2028 Futsal World Cup. Following two previous failed attempts to qualify, the squad led by Salvo Samperi is competing in Group 10 of the UEFA qualification process alongside Georgia and Kosovo.

The qualification process involves five stages. Italy is scheduled to play its opening match against Georgia in Rende on October 20, 2026, with a return fixture in Georgia planned for the spring.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Italy begins pursuit of 2028 Futsal World Cup qualification

Italy's national futsal team has begun its pursuit of the 2028 Futsal World Cup, competing in UEFA Group 10 against Georgia and Kosovo.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-begins-pursuit-of-2028-futsal-world-cup-qualification

### 2026-10-11: Italy National Team returns to Calabria for upcoming fixtures

The Italian national team returns to Calabria for 2028 World Cup qualifiers against Georgia, preceded by a futsal coaching clinic in Rende.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-national-team-returns-to-calabria-for-upcoming-fixtures

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