Italy vs Honduras
Italy vs Honduras preview
Italy vs Honduras pits Italy (FIFA #10) against Honduras (#76) in Group L on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field. Italy go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Honduras have group stage as their World Cup high-water mark.
Lincoln Financial Field (capacity 69,596) is the open-roof home of the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), Temple Owls (NCAA). It sits 12m above sea level in Philadelphia. June/July temperatures in Philadelphia average a high of 30°C and a low of 20°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Italy have appeared at 19 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: DNQ, DNQ, Champions, Group, Runner-up). Honduras have appeared at 4 World Cups (last five: DNQ, DNQ, Group, DNQ, DNQ). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Italy vs Honduras — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Italy | Honduras |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #10 | #76 |
| Confederation | UEFA | CONCACAF |
| WC appearances | 19 | 4 |
| Best WC finish | Champions (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006) | Group stage |
| Last 5 WCs | DNQ, DNQ, Champions, Group, Runner-up | DNQ, DNQ, Group, DNQ, DNQ |
| Captain | Gianluigi Donnarumma | Andy Najar |
| Manager | Luciano Spalletti | Reinaldo Rueda |
| Players to watch | Federico Chiesa, Nicolò Barella, Gianluigi Donnarumma | Andy Najar, Anthony Lozano, Romell Quioto |
Get live Italy vs Honduras data
// Fetch live data for Italy vs Honduras
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-23',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Italy vs Honduras at the 2026 World Cup?
Italy vs Honduras is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, kicking off at Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
What stage is Italy vs Honduras?
Italy vs Honduras is a Group Stage fixture in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Italy vs Honduras?
Lincoln Financial Field (capacity 69,596, opened 2003, open roof, natural grass) in Philadelphia hosts Italy vs Honduras.
Who is favoured to win Italy vs Honduras?
Italy go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #10, with Honduras ranked #76. Italy's best World Cup finish is Champions (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006); Honduras's is Group stage. Live odds for Italy vs Honduras are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Italy vs Honduras?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Italy vs Honduras in my timezone?
Italy vs Honduras kicks off at Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Italy vs Honduras stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-23) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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