Italy’s World Cup 2026 dreams have been shattered after a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the qualifying playoffs. The Azzurri will now miss their third consecutive World Cup, following their absences from Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022. The match ended in a stalemate after regular and extra time, forcing the decisive penalty shootout where Bosnia and Herzegovina held their nerve to secure a historic qualification. This represents another major disappointment for Italian football, as the four-time World Cup winners continue their unprecedented absence from football’s biggest tournament.
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