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Italy miss third straight World Cup after loss; Turkey to face USMNT

Four-time World Cup champions Italy will miss the 2026 tournament after losing on penalties in a stunner to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Gli Azzurri took an early lead off of Moise Kean's 15th-minute finish, but couldn't capitalize on other chances to go further ahead. Haris Tabaković played the spoiler, leveling for Bosnia in the 79th minute. Italy failed to deliver on spot kicks, losing 4-1 in that round.

Inter: the Scudetto is like Italy at the World Cup – a must-win or a failure

The Nerazzurri were held up in Florence too: Milan have closed the gap from 10 points to 6, while Napoli have narrowed the gap from 14 points to 7.

4 value bets for this week’s World Cup play-offs

The final places at the 2026 World Cup will be decided this week as the play-offs conclude. Backing several home teams could offer value in Europe.

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List of World Cup Golden Glove winners

Which goalkeepers have won the FIFA World Cup Golden Glove award across the history of the competition? The award was introduced for the 1994 tournament, meaning plenty of iconic goalkeepers, including the likes of Gordon Banks and the initially eponymous Lev Yashin, missed out on the individual award. GOAL has everything you need to know about the award handed to the standout stopper at any single tournament.

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy predictions: One step from World Cup

With just one place at the World Cup up for grabs, we’ve got three Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy predictions for their play-off final on Tuesday.

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Bosnia v Italy: the latest on the line-ups – what Gattuso says to children dreaming of the World Cup

A decisive day for Gattuso’s national team.

Laureus World Sports Awards Nominations Announcement

Capello: "Italy will need a tow truck to move Bosnia's bus"

The former manager of Milan, Roma and Juventus presents the World Cup play-off final.

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Sinner and Bezzecchi: "Azzurri, take us to the World Cup"

The tennis player and the motorcyclist are cheering on Gattuso’s team in Bosnia.

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup Qualification UEFA match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy, as well as kick-off time and team news

Bosnia: Italian soldier on training duty accused of being a "spy" – the case erupts

Allegations from the Bosnian newspaper Klixba: tensions are mounting ahead of the Zenica match, which will decide the World Cup qualification.

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Bosnia v Italy: all the latest news and updates on the line-ups

The eve of the match for Gattuso's national team.

Italy, Donnarumma: “We need to be tough. There’s a bit of nervousness.”

The national team goalkeeper’s comments at the press conference.

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Gattuso: "There’s no difference between Bosnia and Wales. Dimarco? We were stupid to shoot ourselves in the foot."

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Agent Zaniolo: "He was hoping for a call from Gattuso. The future? He’s happy in Udine"

The striker’s future remains uncertain, and hopes of a call-up to the national team remain high.

Bosnia, Barbarez: "We'll park the bus in front of goal if we take the lead"

The manager speaks at a press conference on the eve of the play-off final for qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Italy, final training session: Kean and Retegui, but without Politano and Barella

Insights from Italy's final training session

Wales v Bosnia and Herzegovina - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO Play-off

Dzeko: "Dimarco didn't offend us, but if Italy is afraid of Wales…"

The former Inter striker speaks ahead of the play-off final for qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Bergomi: "Tonali has banished the demons. Bosnia is better than Wales"

For the former Italy and Inter defender, the sense that they might not make it was palpable against Northern Ireland. Now it’s Bosnia, who are beatable

Capello: "Retegui has the rhythm of Arab football. Pio will be key"

The former England manager is guiding the Azzurri towards the World Cup

Can Italy banish their demons & end World Cup woe?

Italy are World Cup royalty. Only five-time winners Brazil have been crowned champions on more occasions than the Azzurri (four). And yet it's now 20 years since Italy last lifted the trophy. Worse still, they've failed to qualify for the past two tournaments, meaning there's an entire generation that have never seen their country even play in a World Cup.