What is at stake in Zenica
Italy’s recent history is full of matches that matter a great deal, but this one sits near the top of the pile. On Tuesday, 31 March, the Azzurri of Gennaro Gattuso face Bosnia in the final of the 2026 World Cup playoffs, with the winner booking a place at the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
The match will be played at Stadion Bilino Polje in Zenica. It is a straight shootout, which football insists on treating like a sensible idea right up until the moment extra time and penalties arrive.
Kickoff time and match rules
Referee Turpin will get the game underway at 20:45.
If the score is level after 90 minutes, the teams will play extra time. If the deadlock still holds, the tie will be decided by a penalty shootout to determine which national team qualifies for the World Cup.
How to watch Bosnia vs Italy on TV
The match will be shown live and free-to-air on Rai Uno, in line with the broadcast rights for Italy’s national team fixtures.
How to stream the match
Live streaming will be available exclusively on RaiPlay. The service can be accessed free of charge through the website or via the mobile app, which is available on both Android and iPhone. Viewers can watch on a PC, smartphone or tablet after selecting the match from the platform.
For those who prefer text updates to the emotional damage of watching live, a play-by-play report will also be available on Corriere dello Sport’s website.
Likely lineups
Both coaches are expected to line up with the following teams:
Bosnia
(4-4-2): Vasilji; Dedic, Katic, Muharemovic, Kolasinac; Bajraktarevic, Sunjic, Tahirovic, Memic; Dzeko, Demirovic.
Coach: Sergej Barbarez.
Italy
(3-5-2): Donnarumma; Mancini, Bastoni, Calafiori; Politano, Barella, Locatelli, Tonali, Dimarco; Kean, Retegui.
Coach: Gennaro Gattuso.
