The 'nationals'. Cacace can rejoice. He will go to the World Cup. Goglichidze a starter and rewarded on the pitch

A player of theEmpoli will be at the next ones 2026 World Cup in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The one who achieved the qualification was Released Cacace with her New Zealand, winner 3-0 in the final of the Oceania qualifiers against New Caledonia. A hat-trick that came in the second half, with the Italian left-back remaining on the pitch until the 86th minute. Another great satisfaction for the 24-year-old from Wellington, who after having lifted the OFC Nations Cup to the sky as captain will now be able to participate in his first world championship, while for New Zealand it is the third appearance at a World Cup, sixteen years after the last time.

Another victory also for Goglichidze with the Georgia, who after having conquered Armenia 3-0 also repeated at home by 6-1. The young Italian defender started again, employed once again as a right central defender in a four-man defense, coming off in the 69th minute with the result largely in the bag. Furthermore, before the kick-off, he received the award for best young Georgian footballer of 2024. These last two games were the first as a starter for the 2004-born player, after his debut last September 7, when he played the final two minutes of the 4-1 victory against the Czech Republic.

Now, both will return to Empoli for the final rush of the championship.