In a stunning turn of events, Italy has failed to secure their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking another major disappointment for the four-time world champions. The Azzurri’s qualification campaign was plagued by inconsistent performances, tactical struggles, and key player injuries. Despite their European Championship triumph in 2021, Italy couldn’t replicate that success in World Cup qualifying. Critical losses to direct competitors and failure to capitalize on crucial matches ultimately sealed their fate. This marks the second time in recent years that Italy will miss the World Cup, following their absence from the 2018 tournament in Russia.
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