Italy Fail to Qualify for 2026 World Cup, Newspapers Call for Change

The Azzurri lost 1‑1 to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the play‑off final, after Moises Kean opened the scoring and a red card for Alessandro Bastoni gave Italy a chance. Haris Tankovic equalised, sending the tie to extra‑time and penalties, where Bosnia converted all spot‑kicks while Pio Esposito and Bryan Cristante missed for Italy.

Italian papers reacted with headlines such as 'Everyone out!' (Tuttosport) and 'Everyone at home' (Gazzetta dello Sport). Gennaro Gattuso said he would not discuss his future, praising the team's heart, while critics called for a reset and blamed Bosnia for humiliating Italy.