On March 20, the Italian official announced the squad list for the March international match day. Italy will participate in the World Cup European Qualifiers play-offs during this window, competing for the World Cup spot.
Italy Squad
Forwards:
Chiesa (Liverpool), Pio Esposito (Internazionale), Kean (Fiorentina), Politano (Napoli), Raspadori (Atalanta), Retegui (Huber Cudicia), Scamacca (Atalanta)
Midfielders:
Barella (Internazionale), Cristante (Roma), Frattesi (Internazionale), Locatelli (Juventus), Pisilli (Roma), Tonali (Newcastle United)
Defenders:
Bastoni (Internazionale), Buongiorno (Napoli), Calafiori (Arsenal), Coppola (Paris FC), Dimarco (Internazionale), Gatti (Juventus), G. Mancini (Roma), Palestra (Cagliari), Scalvini (Atalanta), Spinazzola (Napoli)
Goalkeepers:
Caprile (Atalanta), Carnesecchi (Atalanta), Donnarumma (Manchester City), Meret (Napoli)
On March 27, Italy will play against Northern Ireland in the semi-finals of the World Cup European Qualifiers play-offs. If they can advance, the Azzurri will play against the winner between Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina away in the early morning of April 1.