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Why Italy’s latest World Cup disaster is now the norm

Comment: The four-time winners will once again miss this summer’s showpiece – and their problems run deep

The Independent UK

The extraordinary Lamine Yamal stat after Italy fail to qualify for THREE tournaments in a row

Italy won't be at the 2026 World Cup, marking an incredible run of not qualifying for the tournament and giving us some unbelievable stats

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Italy's latest World Cup failure labeled ‘3rd apocalypse.’ It's the new norm for the 4-time champion

The first time was considered a fluke

The Independent UK

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2026 World Cup Lineup Complete After Dramatic Night of Playoffs

All 48 teams have been determined for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

Sports Illustrated

‘Everyone out!’ Furious Italian newspapers react after Italy fail to qualify for third straight World Cup

The Azzurri suffered heartache on penalties to Bosnia and Herzogovina, confirming what will be a 16-year absence from the World Cup for the four-time winners

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 play-offs: Italy stunned on penalties as Arsenal star sends Sweden through

2006 world champions missed out on sport’s top tournament once more

Evening Standard

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

The four-time World Cup champions are the first former winners to fail to qualify for three tournaments in a row

The Independent UK

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Italy miss out on World Cup again after Bosnia and Herzegovina’s shootout triumph

Italy will miss their third successive World Cup after losing 4-1 on penalties against Bosnia and Herzegovina following a 1-1 draw

The Guardian - UK

World Cup playoffs: Czech Rep 2-2 Denmark (aet, 3-1 on pens), Sweden 3-2 Poland, Kosovo 0-1 Turkey – as it happened

Czech Republic beat Denmark on penalties while Turkey ended Kosovo’s dream run and Sweden edged Poland in a thriller

The Guardian - UK

Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-1 Italy (aet; 4-1 pens): World Cup playoff – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The four-time champions will miss the World Cup finals for the third time in a row, after being deservedly beaten by Bosnia and Herzegovina. Scott Murray was watching

The Guardian - UK

‘Get your own oil’: Trump launches tirade against Europe for not joining Iran war

Many countries in Europe have called the conflict illegal, with some blocking Israeli and US planes from moving weapons through their airspace

The Guardian - US

Bulletin world briefing: Iran ‘recruiting children for defence’ and Israel’s new death penalty law

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today

The Independent UK

From Vindaloo to AI hellscapes: the unofficial World Cup songs are coming

In today’s Football Daily: Fat Les, Diego Maradona’s childhood home and World Cup heartbreak for Italy

The Guardian - UK

How to Watch Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Italy on TV, Live Stream

The Azzurri are aiming to end a 12-year exile from soccer’s grandest stage.

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The Independent UK

What time are the World Cup play-offs tonight?

The World Cup play-offs are set to take place on Tuesday night, and they will decide the final six teams who will make it to this summer’s tournament. There will be four European play-off matches - Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy, Sweden vs Poland, Czech Republic vs Denmark, Kosovo vs…

The Guardian - UK

Italy denies use of Sicily airbase to US planes carrying weapons for Iran war

Defence ministry says US failed to request authorisation in time for parliament to give approval as required by international treaty

Euronews

Wolf bites woman in Hamburg shopping area in Germany's first attack in decades

Wolves are now present in almost all EU countries, and their numbers have increased from 11,000 in 2012 to more than 20,000 in 2023. Italy, Bulgaria, Romania and Spain have populations of more than 2,000.

Euronews

Healthcare, Europe 'snatches' Italian nurses before they graduate. And in Italy there is a shortage

Nursing Up enquiry: European countries recruit Italian nurses already during their studies. Over 200 million euro a year 'given' abroad while Italy is short of 175,000 professionals

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Euronews

Italy buys devotional early Renaissance painting for €12 million under art patrimony policy

For the second time in a month, Italy has spent millions to buy a historic painting as it moves to protect its national art heritage. The government has acquired a devotional painting of early Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina for €12.6 million euros.

The Guardian - UK

Can Europe’s public service media survive attacks by the far right?

From Italy to France, Germany to Hungary, nationalist governments and politicians are targeting media with the same playbook

Evening Standard

How to watch World Cup play-offs: TV channel and live stream for European finals today

Italy, Sweden and Denmark are among the nations in action tonight

The Independent UK

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina v Italy on TV? How to watch 2026 World Cup play-off

Italy look to avoid more play-off heartbreak and reach their first World Cup in 12 years

Euronews

Real wages in Europe near pre-pandemic levels, but Iran crisis clouds outlook

The post-pandemic surge in inflation across Europe reduced the purchasing power of advertised wages in major economies. In some countries, wages have now caught up, but in others they still lag behind.

Sports Illustrated

Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Italy—World Cup Playoff: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Azzurri face Bosnia with a spot at the 2026 World Cup on the line.

Evening Standard

Arsenal: Italy make Riccardo Calafiori squad decision for World Cup play-off final

Several Arsenal players have been forced to withdraw from international duty

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