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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Chris Wilson

World Cup play-offs: Favourite team fails to qualify as European matches conclude

World Cup
  • Italy failed to qualify for their third consecutive World Cup finals, losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties, making them the first former champions to miss three tournaments in a row.
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina secured their spot in Group B of the upcoming World Cup after defeating Italy in a dramatic penalty shootout.
  • Sweden qualified for the World Cup, joining Group F, after Viktor Gyokeres scored an 88th-minute winner in their 3-2 victory over Poland.
  • The Czech Republic clinched their first World Cup berth since 2006 by defeating Denmark 3-1 in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw.
  • Turkey ended a 24-year wait to return to the World Cup, qualifying for the first time since 2002 after a 1-0 victory against Kosovo.

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Italy fail to qualify for third consecutive World Cup after more play-off heartbreak

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