Italy, Portugal drawn in same bracketAP, GENEVA, SwitzerlandNext year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar is sure to be without either Italy or Portugal after the current and previous European champions were drawn into the same qualifying playoff bracket on Friday, meaning that at least one will fail to qualify for the tournament. At a ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland, on Friday, Italy are drawn for their spot in the European playoffs for next year’s FIFA World Cup. At a ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland, on Friday, Portugal are drawn for their spot in the European playoffs for next year’s FIFA World Cup. Photo: ReutersCristiano Ronaldo has led Portugal to every World Cup since 2006 and this might be his last attempt at winning international soccer’s biggest trophy. “It’s not worth thinking about” Italy, Portugal coach Fernando Santos said.

Source: Taipei Times November 28, 2021 03:59 UTC