Italy is out again. The 4-time champion misses 3rd straight World Cup with shootout loss in Bosnia

Associated Press (AP) ConflictNews ReportEN 7 min read 100% complete by By ANDREW DAMPFApril 1, 2026 at 12:23 AM

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Italy, a four-time World Cup champion, failed to qualify for the tournament for the third consecutive time after losing to Bosnia in a World Cup qualifying playoff final. The match took place in Zenica, Bosnia on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The defeat came after a penalty shootout, preventing Italy from advancing to the World Cup. Alessandro Bastoni of Italy received a red card during the match, further impacting the team's performance. Bosnia's victory was celebrated with coach Sergej Barbarez being chaired by his team.

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Alessandro Bastoni received a red card during the match.

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Italy lost in a penalty shootout.

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Italy missed its 3rd straight World Cup after the loss.

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The match between Bosnia and Italy took place in Zenica, Bosnia on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

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Italy lost to Bosnia in a World Cup qualifying playoff final soccer match.

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Sergej Barbarez 40% Clement Turpin 40% Alessandro Bastoni 40% Gennaro Gattuso 40% Pio Esposito ×240% Zenica ×550% Gianluigi Donnarumma ×260% World Cup ×570% Bosnia ×680% Italy ×1090%

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