Mamma Mia! Italy is not playing in World Cup 2026

Italy failed to reach the World Cup, losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in penalties after tying 1-1 in regulation in the ...

Home field advantage has been a big part of World Cup history. Now Mexico hosts England

This weekend, England faces the ultimate road game at this World Cup. Sunday's round of 16 matchup against Mexico at the ...
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Italy to miss third consecutive World Cup after qualifying exit

The 2026 World Cup will feature many of the world's top national teams; however, a historic powerhouse like Italy will not be among the participants. Throughout World Cup history, a select group of ...

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What exactly is it that makes the World Cup so alluring? Every four years, the tournament arrives like a massive religious ...
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How host nations have fared in FIFA World Cup history as USMNT takes spotlight

For the first ever time, the FIFA World Cup will take place across three countries. The 2026 tournament will feature 48 teams across the United States, Mexico and Canada, with each nation looking to ...
The New Yorker

Italy Has Failed to Qualify for Three Straight World Cups. Are the Country’s Immigration Policies to Blame?

The night Italy defeated France in the 2006 World Cup final, Mario de Rossi was studying at a small university in Puglia. Though he had exams the next day, he still ventured out into a piazza ...