GlobalNews411

Comprehensive reporting, aggregated for speed.

allentown

Italy eliminated after 4-1 penalty loss to Bosnia and Hercegovina

Azzurri lose 4-1 on penalties to Bosnia and Hercegovina in Tuesday's qualification play-off final and will miss a third straight World Cup.

Published Mar 31, 2026, 8:08 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Italy will miss out on a third straight World Cup after falling to Bosnia and Hercegovina in Tuesday's breathless qualification play-off final. The Azzurri blew their chance to reach this summer's tournament in North America with a 4-1 penalty shoot-out defeat.