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Italy failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup after a shock defeat to North Macedonia and Chelsea midfielder Jorginho feels responsible for missing from the spot earlier in the qualifying campaign

The Azzurri boss could do little more than say sorry after his Italy side failed in their goal to reach the 2022 World Cup in Qatar due to their disastrous display against North Macedonia

Italy had rebounded from missing the 2018 World Cup by winning the Euros this past summer, but the Azzurri have suffered another national disgrace.

Italy were stunned by North Macedonia as the European Champions failed to qualify for a second consecutive World Cup after Aleksandar Trajkovski 92nd minute winner against Roberto Mancini's side

Cristiano Ronaldo is only missing a World Cup winner's medal from his glittering collection of awards but needs Portugal to beat Turkey and then either Italy or North Macedonia to fill that hole

Italy missed out on the 2018 World Cup after a play-off defeat to Sweden and could face a similar demise this time around with North Macedonia and then either Portugal or Turkey standing in their way

Euro 2020 winners missed the 2018 finals and must beat North Macedonia in semi-final to keep hopes of reaching Qatar alive

Italy are aiming for World Cup glory despite having to navigate a treacherous play-off path in order to get the 2022 tournament, with North Macedonia the first barrier standing in their way. The European champions begin a potential two-match mini campaign in Palermo on Thursday with missing a second straight…

Portugal need to beat Turkey and either Italy or North Macedonia to qualify for Qatar