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The Italian side fell to North Macedonia in a stunning result that will keep them out of Qatar this winter.

Italy will miss their second consecutive World Cup after losing to North Macedonia on Thursday evening.

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…

Skopje (Republic of North Macedonia) (AFP) - North Macedonia forward Aleksandar Trajkovski is hoping to enjoy something close to home advantage when his team face Italy in Palermo on Thursday in the World Cup play-offs.

Milan (AFP) - 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.