Italy miss out on World Cup as Bosnia, Turkey, Czech Republic and Sweden qualify
A penalty-shootout loss to Bosnia and Hercegovina in a play-off means Italy will miss a third consecutive World Cup in North America; Turkey, the Czech Republic and Sweden also secured places.
Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup after losing a play-off to Bosnia and Hercegovina on penalties, ruling the Azzurri out of this year’s tournament in North America. Bosnia and Hercegovina won the shootout, while Turkey, the Czech Republic and Sweden also secured qualification through their play-off results.