"Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy 4-1 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 following extra time, securing their place in the World Cup finals."
"Italy took the lead in the 15th minute through Moise Kean's fine first-time finish but were reduced to 10 men when Alessandro Bastoni received a red card."
"Italy missed their first and third penalties in the shootout, while Bosnia rifled in all four of their required kicks, electrifying the home support."
"This defeat marks Italy as the first former winners to fail to qualify for three consecutive World Cup finals, with their last win in 2006."
Bosnia and Herzegovina triumphed over Italy in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in extra time, securing a spot in the World Cup finals. Italy, reduced to 10 men, initially led with a goal from Moise Kean but conceded to Haris Tabakovic. The Italians missed two penalties in the shootout, while Bosnia converted all four. This defeat marks Italy's failure to qualify for three consecutive World Cups, while Bosnia reaches their second finals, first since 2014.
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