Italy's sports minister has called on the country's soccer federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina to resign after the four-time world champions failed to qualify for a third successive World Cup ...

Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup has stunned fans across the globe, a historic drought for the four-time world champions that will now extend to at least 2030. The ...

Italy's collapse in the qualification campaign has left the footballing world stunned, with images of distraught players and inconsolable fans painting a picture of heartbreak that transcends sporting ...

Image: Pio Esposito reacts after missing a penalty kick during a World Cup qualifying playoff final soccer match between Bosnia and Italy Behind the goal where the shootout ended, Bosnia's ultras ...

Italy will miss a third straight World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a qualification play-off final on Tuesday, falling 4-1 in a penalty shoot-out. Esmir Bajraktarevic scored the ...

ROME -- The first time was considered a fluke. The second was treated as a crisis. Now, with Italy failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, it has become almost expected for the ...

That was the call from FOX Sports' John Strong as Bosnia and Herzegovina crushed Italy's hopes of qualifying for its first FIFA World Cup since 2014 by besting the Azzurri in a penalty shootout at ...

Italy striker Pio Esposito lies crestfallen during Italy's World Cup qualifying play-off loss to Bosnia & Herzegovina Image Photo Agency/Getty Images Behind the goal where the shootout ended, Bosnia’s ...

Italy woke up ⁠angry and disillusioned on Wednesday after the national team missed out on the FIFA World Cup for the third time in a row by losing a playoff to Bosnia and Herzegovina, prolonging a ...

Italy couldn't, could it? That was the thought process for most soccer fans as Italy headed on the road to face Bosnia and Herzegovina for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The task at hand was ...

For generations, playing in the World Cup was akin to Italian birthright. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The nation made every ...

The 2026 UEFA World Cup qualification playoffs have Italy in Path A, and it will face Northern Ireland in the Path A Semifinal 1. The other semifinal in Path A is Wales against Bosnia and Herzegovina.