Italy's World Cup Nightmare Continues: Fans Enraged as Azzurri Miss 48-Team Tournament

• Italy fails to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time, despite the tournament expanding to 48 teams.
• The Azzurri lost a thrilling qualifying play-off final to Bosnia and Herzegovina, ending their 2026 World Cup hopes.
• Italy, four-time world champions, were defeated 4-1 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, with Alessandro Bastoni receiving a red card.
• Millions of Italian football fans took to the streets in anger and frustration following the devastating loss.
• Manager Gennaro Gattuso expressed sadness but pride in his 10-man team, while Bosnia secured their second World Cup appearance.