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Italy Fail to Qualify for World Cup Again

Published April 1, 2026 · Updated April 1, 2026 · The Guardian

Italy have missed the FIFA World Cup for the third consecutive time after losing to Bosnia in a penalty shootout, sparking anger across the nation.

The Italian national team suffered another agonising blow as they failed to qualify for the finals. Fans expressed deep sadness, with one restaurant worker calling the team "a population of failures."

Media outlets labeled the event the "World Cup curse" and the "Third apocalypse." The team faces a long road ahead to recover from this unacceptable disgrace.

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