BREAKING: Dreamland As Bosnia And Herzegovina Knocks Italy Out Of 2026 World Cup Via Play-Off
The Italian national team has failed to qualify for a third consecutive world cup after losing out on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Azzuri who have not made it to the global showpiece since 2014 were favorites to qualify through the European playoffs but fell short against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The playoff game went into penalties after it ended 1-1 in regulation time with Italy playing 50 minutes plus extra time with ten-men following a Red card to Inter Milan midfielder Bastoni in the first half.
Italy fail to qualify for yet another World Cup and will have to wait until at least 2030 for their next shot at football’s most illustrious prize.
The last time they won a knockout fixture at a World Cup finals was in 2006, when they beat France in the final.
In 2010, Gli Azzurri were eliminated at the group stage with just two points. In 2014, they were knocked out alongside England behind Costa Rica and Uruguay.
Italy haven’t been since. And their wait for another World Cup continues.
Bosnia, meanwhile, are in dreamland.