Summary
Italy will not participate in the 2026 World Cup after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a qualifying playoff. Bosnia won the match in Zenica 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, securing their place in the World Cup group stage. This marks the third consecutive World Cup Italy has missed.
Key Facts
- Italy lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup 2026 qualifying playoff.
- The match ended 1-1 after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout.
- Bosnia won the penalty shootout 4-1.
- Italy played with 10 players after Alessandro Bastoni was sent off for a foul.
- Moise Kean scored for Italy, while Haris Tabakovic scored for Bosnia.
- Bosnia advances to the World Cup group stage, facing Canada, Switzerland, and Qatar.
- Italy won the World Cup last in 2006 and has missed the last three tournaments.
- Esmir Bajraktarevic scored the winning penalty for Bosnia.
