In a shocking turn of events, Italy has failed to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking an unprecedented third consecutive absence from football’s most prestigious tournament. The four-time World Cup winners, who last appeared in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, continue their qualification struggles despite being the reigning European champions. This latest setback represents one of the most significant periods of World Cup absence in Italian football history, raising serious questions about the future direction of the national team program.
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