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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Italy Miss Third Straight World Cup After Playoff Defeat to Bosnia
Caption: Italy Miss Third Straight World Cup After Playoff Defeat to Bosnia. Italy’s World Cup nightmare continues, as the four-time champions failed to qualify for a third consecutive tournament after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties. The playoff final ended 1-1 after regular time, but Bosnia held their nerve in the shootout, winning 4-1 to secure their place at the World Cup. Italy had taken the lead early through Moise Kean, but the match turned when Alessandro Bastoni was sent off before halftime. Bosnia equalized late in the game, forcing penalties—where Italy missed twice, sealing their fate. The defeat extends a shocking run for Italy, who haven’t qualified for the World Cup since 2014 despite their historic success. For Bosnia, it marks a major breakthrough as they return to the global stage after years of near misses. Players and fans celebrated wildly, while Italian stars were left in tears, facing yet another painful exit. Once a dominant force in world football, Italy now faces serious questions about its future on the international stage. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Sports,Italy national team,World Cup qualification,Bosnia and Herzegovina,playoff defeat,penalty shootout loss,Moise Kean,Alessandro Bastoni red card,Italy eliminated,FIFA World Cup,Bosnia qualification,football upset,Italy crisis,international football
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