The Italian national team previously suffered defeats in the final match of the playoff qualification for the World Cup 2026 against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout.

Bosnia and Herzegovina — Italy 1:1 (4:1 — pen. ) Video of goals and review of the match in the selection of the Emergency Situation 2026 After the completion of the game, Squadri Azzuri manager Leonardo Spinazzola commented on the performance of the powerful team.

“I still can’t believe that we completed the game in such a manner, we’ve been in the minority for the past three years. We fought hard to bring this match to penalties, although we could have scored three or more goals and put an end to these sufferings earlier.

This is truly a great disappointment for everyone in the country. Our children will be worried about another world championship without Italy. It’s crazy how much we cry through this, and I’m sure that we’ll cry a lot in the future, but also with happiness through the successes of the team.

So this is definitely the only chance for me to play at the World Championships,” said the Italian Viktor.

Italy will play the upcoming match at home against Belgium in Liza of the UEFA nation in the fall.