In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the football community, Italy has failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking an unprecedented third consecutive absence from the world’s most prestigious football 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 historic failure represents one of the most significant upsets in World Cup qualification history, as the Azzurri join the ranks of notable absentees from the expanded 48-team tournament set to be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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