Italy Fail to Qualify for FIFA World Cup, Fans Protest on Streets.

In a shocking result, Italy has failed to qualify for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, marking their third consecutive absence from the tournament.

Four-time champions Italy have now hit a historic low. The European football powerhouse’s dream of playing in the upcoming World Cup was shattered after a defeat against the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team in the qualifying round. Italy had earlier missed the 2018 and 2022 editions as well.

Once one of the most successful teams in world football, Italy last lifted the UEFA Euro 2020 trophy but has struggled to maintain that level since.

Match Summary: Italy vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

Italy started the match strongly and took an early lead.

• 15th minute: Moise Kean scored after an assist from Nicolò Barella
• 43rd minute: Alessandro Bastoni received a red card, reducing Italy to 10 players

After this turning point, Bosnia and Herzegovina increased pressure.

• 79th minute: Haris Tabaković equalised after a pass from Edin Džeko

The match ended 1-1 in regular and extra time, forcing a penalty shootout.

Crisis in Italian Football

The defeat has triggered strong reactions across Italy.

The Sports Minister has called for the removal of the head of the Italian Football Association

There is also a demand for a complete overhaul of Serie A

Fans' Reaction

Following the loss, fans took to the streets, staging protests and demonstrations to express their anger and disappointment.

Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma expressed his grief over the performance and urged fans to continue supporting the team during this difficult phase.

What’s Next

Meanwhile, teams like Iran and Turkey have successfully qualified for the World Cup.

The tournament will be held across Mexico, Canada, and the United States from June 11 to July 19.

While football fans around the world prepare for the mega event, Italy will once again be missing from the global stage.