Sports · 2 April 2026

Italy Miss Third Straight World Cup After Penalty Loss

No former World Cup winner has ever failed to qualify for three consecutive tournaments. Bosnia and Herzegovina won 4-1 on penalties in Zenica after a 1-1 draw, with Italy's Alessandro Bastoni sent off before half-time. Moise Kean had opened the scoring, but Haris Tabakovic equalised in the 79th minute to force extra time.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 April 2026 at 11:45

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