In a heartbreaking turn of events, Italy has failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time after a penalty shootout defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time, with Bosnia triumphing 4-1 on penalties. This loss marks a significant setback for the four-time champions, who are now the first to miss three tournaments in a row. Bosnia and Herzegovina will make their return to the World Cup stage after last qualifying in 2014, while Italy faces serious concerns about their footballing future.