Rome, Nov. 3 (LaPresse) – Denmark, Iceland and Wales will be the opponents of the Italian Women’s National Team in Group 3 of the UEFA Women’s Nations League. This was the outcome of today’s draw in Nyon, followed closely by head coach Andrea Soncin, which involved the 54 teams taking part in the third edition of the competition. The tournament will get underway in February, with Italy aiming to qualify for the Finals for the first time, a prestigious achievement that would also open the door to participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The Azzurre, who are set to face Finland on December 1 and 5 in a decisive showdown for a place at the World Cup, will therefore meet two opponents they already faced in the previous edition of the Nations League: Denmark and Wales. Against the Scandinavians, Soncin’s team lost 3-1 in La Spezia before getting their revenge in emphatic fashion in the return match, which ended in a commanding 3-0 victory. These two encounters were followed by two draws in the qualifying group for the World Cup, which Denmark won ahead of Italy (the Danes have already secured their place in Brazil). Against Wales, Italy recorded two victories, adding to the other three achieved in 1978, 2018 and 2019. The last meeting with Iceland, which ended 1-1, dates back to the European Championship four years ago. “Knowing who we will be playing is exciting and motivating,” Soncin said. “The adrenaline from this draw brings us even closer to our first major goal: securing qualification for Brazil with intensity, solidity and consistency, and then setting our sights on Los Angeles and the opportunity to experience another unique event such as the Olympic Games. We know Denmark very well, as well as Wales, while this will be my first time facing Iceland. All the matches will be intense and difficult because the level has risen considerably. We will face talented teams, but we are ready and aware of our own strengths. We will try to win every match, as we have been doing for the past three years.” Only the winners of the four League A groups will qualify for the semi-finals, also securing their place at the Olympic Games. The group stage, which will begin in late February and conclude in June, will also determine promotion and relegation between the leagues ahead of the qualifying campaign for EURO 2029.
Football, Women’s Nations League: Azzurre drawn with Denmark and Wales again
Rome, Nov. 3 (LaPresse) – Denmark, Iceland and Wales will be the opponents of the Italian Women’s National Team in Group 3 of the UEFA Women’s Nations League. This was the outcome of today’s draw in Nyon, followed closely by head coach Andrea Soncin, which involved the 54 teams taking part in the third edition of the competition. The tournament will get underway in February, with Italy aiming to qualify for the Finals for the first time, a prestigious achievement that would also open the door to participation in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The Azzurre, who are set to face Finland on December 1 and 5 in a decisive showdown for a place at the World Cup, will therefore meet two opponents they already faced in the previous edition of the Nations League: Denmark and Wales. Against the Scandinavians, Soncin’s team lost 3-1 in La Spezia before getting their revenge in emphatic fashion in the return match, which ended in a commanding 3-0 victory. These two encounters were followed by two draws in the qualifying group for the World Cup, which Denmark won ahead of Italy (the Danes have already secured their place in Brazil). Against Wales, Italy recorded two victories, adding to the other three achieved in 1978, 2018 and 2019. The last meeting with Iceland, which ended 1-1, dates back to the European Championship four years ago. “Knowing who we will be playing is exciting and motivating,” Soncin said. “The adrenaline from this draw brings us even closer to our first major goal: securing qualification for Brazil with intensity, solidity and consistency, and then setting our sights on Los Angeles and the opportunity to experience another unique event such as the Olympic Games. We know Denmark very well, as well as Wales, while this will be my first time facing Iceland. All the matches will be intense and difficult because the level has risen considerably. We will face talented teams, but we are ready and aware of our own strengths. We will try to win every match, as we have been doing for the past three years.” Only the winners of the four League A groups will qualify for the semi-finals, also securing their place at the Olympic Games. The group stage, which will begin in late February and conclude in June, will also determine promotion and relegation between the leagues ahead of the qualifying campaign for EURO 2029.