Greece and Italy face off in an international friendly this evening, with both sides left wondering about what might have been. Tonight's foes both missed out on World Cup qualification and will not be in action in Mexico, Canada, and the United States this summer.
Italy's recent struggles
Italy, like Wales, lost out to Bosnia-Herzegovina on penalties in the play-offs. It is now 12 years since the Italians have graced a World Cup. Manager Gennaro Gattuso has exited stage left and has been replaced by Silvio Baldini on an interim basis. The next man in charge will have to plan for the future and place faith in youth.
Greece's situation
Tonight's hosts Greece finished third in the group Scotland won. They also have not appeared at a World Cup in 12 years.
Match details
Here is everything you need to know about this evening's match.
What time is kick-off? Greece v Italy kicks off at 8pm on Sunday, June 7, at the Pankritio Stadium in Heraklion.
Is the game on TV? Yes, the game will be on TV but not for free. Amazon Prime will be showing this match in the UK, but you will have to pay £2.99 for the privilege to watch.
What about streaming? The match will be available to stream via Prime Video TV and accessible on mobile devices, tablets, or smart TVs.
Quotes corner
Silvio Baldini said: "I expect to see the same things we saw in Luxembourg. Even if the opponents are of a different level this time around. I would like the lads to start the game relaxed, ready to prove their freedom. It doesn't mean that they are not present in the match, but able to bring out all the technical quality at the disposal of the Italy side."
