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70%35d ago

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Esmir Bajraktarevic sends Bosnia and Herzegovina to the World Cup and ends Italy's hopes

U.S.-born winger Esmir Bajraktarevic scored the decisive goal as Bosnia and Herzegovina secured a landmark win over Italy and qualified for the World Cup. The result ended Italy's qualification hopes.

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Albertini: Euro victory didn't solve Italy's underlying problem

Former Italy midfielder Demetrio Albertini believes the Azzurri have the quality to reach the World Cup but warns that Italy's main structural issue remains unsolved: insufficient Italian players in Serie A.

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Italy wrongly accused of sending spy to watch Bosnia training session

Bosnian media accused Italy of sending a spy to film Bosnia's training session before their World Cup play-off final, but the man was identified as an Italian soldier stationed in the country as part of an EU mission.

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Italy squad announced for World Cup play-off final vs Bosnia-Herzegovina; Cambiaso returns, Scalvini excluded

Gennaro Gattuso has named Italy's squad for the World Cup play-off final against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Andrea Cambiaso returns while Giorgio Scalvini is left out of the 23-player squad.

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World Cup Play-off Final: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Italy – Probable Line-ups

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso is expected to keep the same XI that defeated Northern Ireland 2-0 in the semi-final, starting Moise Kean and Mateo Retegui against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup play-off final at Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica.

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Italy faces World Cup playoff elimination risk against Bosnia

Italy faces a decisive World Cup 2026 playoff match against Bosnia, with the potential to extend their historic absence from the tournament if they fail to qualify.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy World Cup play-off probable line-ups

Italy are expected to field the same XI that defeated Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off, while Bosnia prepare to introduce fresh talent for their match in Zenica on Tuesday.

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Bosnia accuses Italy of spying during World Cup play-off preparation

Bosnia and Herzegovina's local media have accused an Italian of acting as a spy during a training session ahead of their World Cup play-off match against Italy scheduled for Tuesday at Stadion Bilino Polje in Zenica.

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Bosnia alleges Italian EUFOR soldier recorded closed-door training session

Bosnia's national team reported that a soldier from the Italian EUFOR contingent was filming their behind-closed-doors training at Butmir, raising security and confidentiality concerns.

75%36d ago

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Gattuso: Italy see no difference between Wales and Bosnia, praises Dzeko

Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso dismisses any perceived difference between Wales and Bosnia ahead of their World Cup play-off decider, while praising opponent Edin Dzeko as a great man and good friend.

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Italy warned that fear is the most dangerous opponent against Bosnia in World Cup play-off

Italian media warns Gennaro Gattuso's Italy team that psychological anxiety rather than Bosnia's football strength is their biggest threat in the 2026 World Cup play-off match on Tuesday.

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Numbers explain Gattuso's Retegui decision for Italy World Cup play-off Final

Gennaro Gattuso is expected to keep Mateo Retegui in Italy's starting lineup for the World Cup play-off Final against Bosnia and Herzegovina on March 31, as Retegui has accumulated the most minutes among Gattuso's outfield players.

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75%36d ago

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Bosnia head coach Barbarez: 'If it's 1-0 for us against Italy, we'll park the bus'

Bosnia and Herzegovina head coach Sergej Barbarez says his team will use defensive tactics if they take the lead against Italy in the World Cup play-off final on Tuesday in Zenica, but expects Italy to do the same if roles are reversed.

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95%36d ago

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Dzeko warns Italy must not show fear in away matches, defends Bosnia celebration

Edin Dzeko says Bosnia's penalty victory over Wales in World Cup qualifying semi-final is justified, and warns Italy they cannot afford to be 'afraid' playing away if they want to compete at the highest level.

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Ex-Milan midfielder Brocchi confident Italy can beat Bosnia without legendary players

Former Milan midfielder Cristian Brocchi believes Italy has the quality to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup play-off final without needing players of Baggio or Del Piero's caliber, praising the team's attitude in the semi-final victory over Northern Ireland.

85%37d ago

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Italy prepares for World Cup play-off Final against Bosnia and Herzegovina

Italy's national team is preparing for a crucial World Cup play-off Final against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica on March 31, with manager Gennaro Gattuso overseeing final preparations.

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World Cup qualifying playoff semi-finals: Wales and Ireland eliminated in penalty shootouts

Wales and Republic of Ireland both exited the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs in penalty shootouts, with Wales losing to Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff and Ireland falling to Czech Republic in Prague.

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Italy miss another World Cup opportunity after playoff defeat

The Guardian's Football Daily newsletter reflects on Italy's latest failure to reach the World Cup after a playoff loss, framing it as another example of recurring tactical and disciplinary shortcomings. It also notes Sweden's dramatic win over Poland to qualify.

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Barcelona roundup: Lewandowski and Poland miss World Cup, Joan Garcia debuts for Spain

A Barcelona-focused news roundup reports that Robert Lewandowski and Poland have failed to qualify for the World Cup, while Joan Garcia has made his senior debut for Spain. The piece appears to combine international updates involving Barcelona-linked players.

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69%35d ago

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Sweden knock Lewandowski's Poland out of the World Cup

Sweden, featuring Roony, eliminated Robert Lewandowski and Poland from World Cup contention. The update was published by FC Barcelona's official website as part of its international player coverage.

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63%35d ago

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Sweden qualify for the World Cup with late Gyokeres winner against Poland

Sweden secured World Cup qualification with an 89th-minute goal from Viktor Gyokeres in a dramatic playoff win over Poland. The late strike settled a tense match that had looked set for extra time.

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Poland seeks to end 96-year drought in Sweden in playoff final

Poland will face Sweden in a playoff final match, seeking to end a 96-year drought in Sweden. This is a crucial fixture with significant historical implications for Polish football.

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