Italy vs. Spain 2016: Prediction, Kickoff Time, Squads For World Cup 2018 Qualifier

The winners of two of the last three World Cups will go head-to-head on Thursday with both Italy and Spain looking to take a sizable step toward Russia 2018. In what promises to be the most hotly contested of the European qualifying groups, 2006 winners Italy and 2010 champions Spain are vying for just one automatic berth at the next World Cup, with second place only good enough for a potentially tension-filled playoff.