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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Bosnia - The Untold Story

Italian officials roundly reject proposal to replace Iran squad at 2026 World Cup

Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final.

Euronews

EU risks fallout with US over Trump-linked Balkans pipeline plan

Exclusive: Brussels seeks to stall award of contract to firm fronted by US president’s lawyer in letter seen by Guardian

The Guardian - UK

Dangerous lignite: Bosnia and Herzegovina has problems with its energy transition

Will Bosnia-Herzegovina's belated start to the energy transition delay its EU accession? The country is struggling to move away from coal-fired power generation. There is a shortage of desulphurisation plants. The air pollution is at an extreme level. The consequences are serious: Cancer from coal?

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Gianluigi Buffon joins Italy chief in resigning after failing to deliver World Cup qualification again

Italy missed out on World Cup qualification for the third time in a row after their play-off final defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Independent UK

Six candidates to lead Italy into painful reset following World Cup ‘disgrace’

The Azzurri were felled by Bosnia to miss out on a third straight World Cup and head coach Gennaro Gattuso’s job is under serious threat. Who might replace him in the role?

The Independent UK

Four Key Takeaways From Canada’s March Friendlies Ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Canada will face Ireland and Uzbekistan before kicking off the 2026 World Cup against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Heartbreak for Italy as World Cup Spots Finalized

Italy will miss out on the men’s World Cup for the third consecutive time, while Türkiye secured the final spot in the United States’ group.

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‘An unacceptable disgrace’: anger and sadness as Italy miss out on World Cup again

Italian fans and politicians reacted with a mixture of fury and dismay after Italy’s playoff defeat to Bosnia c on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

Gianluigi Buffon confirms Italy’s immediate plan after disastrous World Cup qualifying failure

Buffon and head coach Gennaro Gattuso will remain in charge of Italy for the short term despite the heartbreaking World Cup playoff loss to Bosnia

The Independent UK

‘Everyone out!’ Furious Italian newspapers react after Italy fail to qualify for third straight World Cup

The Azzurri suffered heartache on penalties to Bosnia and Herzogovina, confirming what will be a 16-year absence from the World Cup for the four-time winners

The Independent UK

Italy fail to qualify for third consecutive World Cup after more play-off heartbreak

The four-time World Cup champions are the first former winners to fail to qualify for three tournaments in a row

The Independent UK

Italy miss out on World Cup again after Bosnia and Herzegovina’s shootout triumph

Italy will miss their third successive World Cup after losing 4-1 on penalties against Bosnia and Herzegovina following a 1-1 draw

The Guardian - UK

Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-1 Italy (aet; 4-1 pens): World Cup playoff – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The four-time champions will miss the World Cup finals for the third time in a row, after being deservedly beaten by Bosnia and Herzegovina. Scott Murray was watching

The Guardian - UK

How to Watch Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Italy on TV, Live Stream

The Azzurri are aiming to end a 12-year exile from soccer’s grandest stage.

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The Independent UK

What time are the World Cup play-offs tonight?

The World Cup play-offs are set to take place on Tuesday night, and they will decide the final six teams who will make it to this summer’s tournament. There will be four European play-off matches - Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy, Sweden vs Poland, Czech Republic vs Denmark, Kosovo vs…

The Independent UK

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina v Italy on TV? How to watch 2026 World Cup play-off

Italy look to avoid more play-off heartbreak and reach their first World Cup in 12 years

Sports Illustrated

Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Italy—World Cup Playoff: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Azzurri face Bosnia with a spot at the 2026 World Cup on the line.

Evening Standard

Arsenal: Italy make Riccardo Calafiori squad decision for World Cup play-off final

Several Arsenal players have been forced to withdraw from international duty

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Bewildered Bellamy searches for answers after Wales World Cup heartbreak

The head coach constantly looks to the future but defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout is not without consequences

The Independent UK

The devastating symmetry of how Wales and Ireland missed out on 2026 World Cup

Both Wales and the Republic of Ireland were minutes from hosting a World Cup play-off final on Tuesday – only for near-post headers and penalties to be their undoing

The Independent UK

Craig Bellamy says Wales will ‘let it hurt’ after World Cup play-off loss

Bosnia and Herzegovina prevailed 4-2 on spot-kicks after a 1-1 draw following 120 tension-packed minutes at Cardiff City Stadium.

The Independent UK

Wales endure more penalty heartbreak as World Cup hopes crushed by Bosnia

Wales 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnia win 4-2 on pens): Brennan Johnson and Neco Williams missed in the shootout after Edin Dzeko’s late equaliser in normal time

The Guardian - UK

Wales agony as Bosnia and Herzegovina win penalty shootout to end World Cup hopes

Wales’ hopes of reaching the World Cup were cruelly ended after Bosnia and Herzegovina won 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the playoff semi-final

Evening Standard

Wales 1-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina (2-4 pens): World Cup dream ends in penalty shootout heartbreak

Brennan Johnson and Neco Williams misses crucial spot-kicks

Evening Standard

Wales vs Bosnia-Herzegovina LIVE: World Cup play-off result, latest updates and fan reaction

Huge play-off clash at the Cardiff City Stadium

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