Italy is out again. The 4-time champion misses 3rd straight World Cup with shootout loss in Bosnia
Summary
Four-time champion Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup after losing in a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the European playoffs. Bosnia won the shootout 4-1, securing their first World Cup appearance since 2014.
Key Points
- Italy, a four-time World Cup champion, failed to qualify for a third straight World Cup after losing in a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Italy's midfielder Alessandro Bastoni was sent off with a red card before halftime, contributing to the team's struggles.
- Bosnia won the shootout 4-1, marking their first World Cup qualification since 2014.
- Other European teams Sweden, Turkey, and the Czech Republic also qualified for the World Cup through playoffs.
