According to Gianluigi Buffon, Italy is 90% on track for the World Cup.

The experienced goalkeeper has confidence in his national team.

Italy is looking forward to the World Cup.

Details: Gianluigi Buffon, the 47-year-old former Italian goalkeeper, expressed his belief in Italy’s national team and stated that they are close to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup:

“There’s a 90% chance we’ll reach the play-offs. In the upcoming matches, we need to display the strengths we’ve shown recently. Fans and the media need to trust us—we must commit to football,” Buffon said.

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Currently, Italy is in second place in Group I with 9 points. Norway leads the group, with Israel closely following in third place, also with 9 points, while Estonia and Moldova fill the remaining spots.

Italy’s next match will be away against Estonia on October 11, followed by a home match against Israel on October 14.

🇮🇹 Buffon shares thoughts on his career and Italy’s future:

“We must reconnect with our loyalty to the shirt. There’s a 90% chance we head into play-offs.”

“I’ve won 13 Scudetti, not 11 – the titles taken away were still earned on the pitch.” pic.twitter.com/7kMeuIK4bI

— Football Italia (@footballitalia) October 6, 2025

Note: Political context includes fans booing Israel’s national anthem.