FIFA World Cup qualifiers preview: Italy, Croatia and Denmark have work to do

Who'll reach the group stages?
Who'll reach the group stages?

November 10th/13th: Sweden vs Italy

Italy v Republic of Ireland - Group E: UEFA Euro 2016
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Sweden are going for their 1st appearance since 2006 in Germany. They are currently ranked 25th in the world.

Italy are trying to avoid missing the World Cup for the first and only time when they failed to qualify in 1958 in Sweden. The Italians are currently ranked 15th.

Leg 1 will be held November 10th in Solna, Sweden and Leg 2 will be held in Milan, Italy. Italy holds an 11-6-6 all-time record vs the Swedes.

Despite their defeat to the Dutch a few weeks ago, Sweden's goal difference got them through to the playoffs. But, Italy could offer a strong proposition.

Pick to advance: Italy, to continue their tradition and dominance in European soccer.

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