# Italy women's football team World Cup qualification > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/womens-international-football-qualification > Updated: 2026-10-13T17:14:22.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 3. The Italy women's national football team has progressed to the final round of the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification play-offs. Following a 2-0 victory in the first leg against Belarus in Tbilisi, Italy played the return leg at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after Karyna Alkhovik scored for Belarus in the 78th minute. This result allowed the Azzurre to maintain their aggregate advantage and secure advancement. Italian striker Barbara Bonansea, who scored Italy's goal in the draw, noted that the team needs to refine certain details and avoid decision-making errors in preparation for the next stage. Head coach Andrea Soncin remarked that while the team could have performed better in the second half, the primary objective of reaching the playoff finals was met. Italy is scheduled to face Finland in a decisive two-legged playoff series to determine who qualifies for the tournament in Brazil. Finland secured their place in the final by defeating Serbia 3-1. The first leg is set to take place in Finland on December 1, with the return leg in Italy on December 5. FIGC Commissioner Giovanni Malagò has expressed support for the team as they pursue their third consecutive World Cup qualification. ## Claims - The Italian women's national team drew 1-1 against Belarus. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Italy will face Finland in the playoff final to compete for a spot in the 2027 World Cup. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The first leg of the playoff against Finland is scheduled for December 1 in Finland. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Head coach Andrea Soncin stated that the primary objective of qualifying for the playoff final was achieved. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Italy advanced to the second and decisive round of the World Cup playoffs. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The return leg against Finland will take place on December 5 in Italy. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Finland advanced to the playoff final after defeating Serbia 3-1. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Player Barbara Bonansea estimated she has scored approximately 34 goals for the Italian national team. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-13: Italy women's football team advances to World Cup playoff finals Italy's women's football team has reached the final round of the World Cup playoffs after drawing 1-1 with Belarus. They will face Finland in a two-legged tie this December. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-womens-football-team-advances-to-world-cup-playoff-final ### 2026-10-06: Italy women's football team prepares for World Cup qualifier against Belarus Italy's women's national football team faces Belarus in a World Cup 2027 qualification play-off in Georgia, with coach Andrea Soncin emphasizing mental solidity and team determination. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-womens-national-team-prepares-for-world-cup-play-offs-against-belarus ### 2026-10-05: Inter Women players receive 15 national team call-ups Fifteen Inter Milan Women players have received national team call-ups for upcoming World Cup Qualifiers and international friendlies following a strong start to their domestic and Champions League campaigns. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-women-players-receive-15-national-team-call-ups --- Cite as: Italy women's football team World Cup qualification. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/womens-international-football-qualification