How Italy Can Rebuild After Another World Cup Qualification Disaster

Italy failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup marks one of the darkest periods in the nation’s sporting history. After crashing out on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoffs, the Azzurri will now be absent for the third successive World Cup tournament, a staggering fall for a nation that’s won the competition four times.

For a country synonymous with footballing excellence over the years, their continued absence signals deep-rooted issues that must be addressed quickly if the Azzurri are to recover.