"Italy once again failed to qualify for the World Cup as they were beaten on penalties by Bosnia-Herzegovina after a 1-1 draw in their play-off final in Zenica, becoming the first former champions to miss three successive finals."
"Bosnia took advantage when Haris Tabaković levelled 11 minutes from the end of normal time and, though Italy held on for extra time and had the better of the additional half hour, it was the hosts who held their nerve in the shootout."
"Pio Esposito blazed the first penalty over and, after Bryan Cristante cracked the crossbar with Italy's third attempt, Esmir Bajraktarevic snuck Bosnia's fourth under Gianluigi Donnarumma to send Bosnia to their second World Cup as an independent nation."
Italy lost to Bosnia-Herzegovina on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the World Cup play-off final, missing their third consecutive finals. Despite an early goal from Moise Kean, Italy struggled, especially after Alessandro Bastoni's red card. Bosnia equalized late in the match, and although Italy performed better in extra time, they faltered in the shootout. This defeat marks a significant low for the four-time champions, as they will not participate in the expanded 48-team tournament.
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