Have your say: With no Italy at the World Cup, who will you be cheering for?

For the third consecutive time, Italy will not be at the World Cup. No Azzurri, no blue shirts filling the streets of Italian cities, no anxious summer evenings gathered around the television willing the nation over the line. Just absence, and the uncomfortable question that follows: who do you support now?

The 2026 World Cup in North America promises to be the most expanded in its history, with 48 nations, three host countries, and some of the greatest players on the planet competing for the biggest prize in football.

It would be a shame to watch it without a team to root for.

But we want to know what you think. Cast your vote in the poll below, let us know which nation has earned your support this summer – and leave a comment telling us why. Every vote counts.

Alternatively, if you don’t plan on supporting anyone, let it be known!