Italy miss out on World Cup as Bosnia qualify on penalties

Bosnia and Hercegovina stunned Italy in a penalty shoot-out on Tuesday to qualify for the 2026 World Cup at the expense of the four-time champions, who have not been back to the tournament since 2014.

Bosnia won 4-1 on penalties after their play-off final finished 1-1 at the end of extra time, with Italy having to play with 10 men following Alessandro Bastoni's sending-off late in the first half.

Italy have now failed to qualify for three consecutive World Cups, as Bosnia go into Group B at the finals in June and July alongside Canada, Qatar and Switzerland.

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