Broadcast info - FYR Macedonia vs. Spain
Who's playing: Spain currently are tied on points - but ahead on goal differential - on top of their group. With Italy taking on bottom ranked Liechtenstein, however, La Furia Roja will be keen on taking care of business and picking up an expected victory over Eastern European outfit FYR Macedonia on Sunday.
What time: Sunday, June 11th at 11:45 PST/14:45 EST/18:45 GMT/19:45 BST/20:45 CET
What stadium: This game will be played at the Philip II National Arena. Also known as the Telekom Arena, this venue is located in Skopje and can seat up to 33.460 fans at max capactiy.
Which channel:
- In the USA: ESPN3 USA, WatchESPN
- In Spain: TVE La 1
- In FYR Macedonia: MRT1
- In the UK: ITV 4 UK
- In Canada: Sportsnet World Now, Sportsnet World
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Match Facts & Stats
- Spain are ranked 10th vs. FYR Macedonia's 136th
- La Furia Roja have never lost to FYR Macedonia - in fact they have won all six of their prior meetings with the Eastern European outfit (18 scored, three conceded)
- The last meeting between the two sides ended as a 4-0 rout in favor of La Furia Roja
Rankings
Here's how Spain and their upcoming hosts are ranked in their group ahead of this match
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Spain looking to stay ahead of chasing pack as they take on strugglers
La Furia Roja come into this game having earned a 2-2 draw with Colombia, with Alvaro Morata's late effort enough to ensure that the two teams shared the spoils in a recent friendly. With the exception of a 1-1 draw with Italy, Julen Lopetegui's side have been virtually flawless in qualifying, albeit they are expected to continue to battle it out with the Azzurri for top spot.
As things stand, Spain have a full-strength squad available for selection. Despite being part of Chelsea's title-winning squad, there's still no room in this team for key midfielder Cesc Fabregas, who has not featured fo rthe national squad since EURO 2016. Another interesting snub is Arsenal's Hector Bellerin, whilst Napoli's Pepe Reina, who was in goal during the game against Colombia, is expected to make way for first-choice shot-stopper David De Gea.
Meanwhile, FYR Macedonia aren't expected to trouble Spain much, but the Eastern European outfit are featuring at home, so will want to avoid embarassing themselves in front of their home fans. Spain generally will not want to take them lightly, as they managed to frustrate Italy by holding on to a 2-1 lead before the Azzurri eventually overpowered them with two late goals.
Broadcast info - Italy vs. Liechtenstein
Who's playing: Italy are tied on points - but behind on goal differential - and as a result, sit second in their group behind Spain. The Azzurri will be eager not just to pick up an expected win over bottom-ranked Liechtenstein, but to win big as Spain are in action against struggling side FYR Macedonia on Sunday.
What time: Sunday, June 11th at 11:45 PST/14:45 EST/18:45 GMT/19:45 BST/20:45 CET
What stadium: This game will be played at the Dacia Arena. Udinese's home ground is located in Udine and can seat up to 25.144 fans at max capacity.
Which channel:
- In the USA: ESPN3 USA, WatchESPN
- In Italy: RAI Uno
- In the UK: Sky Sports 3/HD UK, SKY GO Extra, Sky Go UK, Sky Sports Mix, NOW TV UK
- In Canada: beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, fuboTV Canada, beIN Sports Canada
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Match details, result and original broadcast info
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Match Facts & Stats
- Italy are ranked 12th, whilst Liechtenstein are ranked 186th
- The Azzurri and Liechtenstein have met just once - ending in a 4-0 win for Italy last year
- Liechtenstein have never qualified for any major tournament
Rankings
Here's how Italy and Liechtenstein compare in their group ahead of this match
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More than just three points at stake as Italy take on minnows Liechtenstein
Currently, Italy find themselves in second spot, which means they will have to try their luck in the play-offs. Only first place ends up with an automatic berth to the 2018 World Cup, and as expected, that battle will be between top-20 sides Spain and Italy. The Azzurri are behind La Furia Roja on goal difference, meaning that games against struggling sides will be vital. It goes without saying that it's not just about picking up an expected win for Giampiero Ventura's side, but they will obviously be aiming to win as big as possible.
With an 8-goal differential, Italy, who traditionally are not among the highest-scoring sides, will have to make up that difference - and quickly. Stars like Andrea Belotti, who had an excellent season with Torino, Napoli's Lorenzo Insigne, and Lazio's Ciro Immobile will be counted on to make the difference against a Liechtenstein side who have scored just one goal - and conceded 19 - so far in qualifying.
