Bosnia's Triumph: Italy's World Cup Heartbreak

Italy's dreams of qualifying for the World Cup were dashed yet again, following a dramatic 4-1 penalty shootout loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina after a 1-1 draw in their playoff final.

The four-time champions have now missed the tournament three consecutive times, adding to a drought that began after their 2006 triumph. Italy initially took the lead with Moise Kean's early goal, but Bosnia rallied to level the game.

Italy's woes were compounded when Alessandro Bastoni received a red card just before halftime. Despite creating several scoring opportunities, Italy was outclassed in the penalty shootout, leaving their fans heartbroken once more.