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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jack Rathborn

EXPLAINED: Everyone out furious italian newspapers react after italy fail to qualify for third straight world cup | Vintage Vibes

Italy suffered more pain last night after failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, extending their misery to what will now be a third edition without the four-time winners.

One of the most glittering football nations historically, the Azzurri could not fend off Bosnia and Herzogovina in a play-off final, despite taking the lead through Moises Kean.

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