As the 2026 World Cup moves into the knockout rounds, 64 players who are based in Serie A are still in the tournament, according to multiple outlets. The figure reflects the number of Italian-league players who have reached the later stage of the competition, despite Italy not qualifying for the World Cup. Both sources present the same overall context: with no Italian national team participation, attention turns to other squads featuring these Serie A-based players.
While the articles also discuss fan interest and offer suggestions about which teams Serie A supporters might follow, they share a common factual focus on the remaining representation of Italian club football in the tournament. In the absence of an Italy team, the outlets frame the remaining Serie A player presence as the main link between Serie A and the World Cup at this stage, and use it to guide discussion among readers about their preferred national teams moving forward.
