Italy's national football team failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing a playoff match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout.
Key points
- The match ended 1-1 after extra time, with Bosnia and Herzegovina winning the subsequent penalty shootout 4-1.
- Italy played with ten men for most of the match following a red card issued to defender Alessandro Bastoni in the 41st minute.
- This marks the third consecutive time Italy has failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup tournament.
- Other European teams, including Sweden, Turkey, and the Czech Republic, secured their spots in the 2026 World Cup during the same round of qualifiers.
Why it matters
The failure of a four-time World Cup champion to qualify for the third consecutive tournament is a significant event in international football history.
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