Italy missed the World Cup again — but that's good news for Canada
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France passes Spain for No. 1 in FIFA world rankings; US drops
France has overtaken Spain to regain the No. 1 spot in the FIFA world rankings for the first time since September 2018.
Dzeko declares injury a twist of fate as Bosnia seal World Cup place in shootout
April 1 : Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko could only clutch an ice pack and watch as his teammates secured World Cup qualification, the 40-year-old declaring it must have been "fate" after a last-gasp injury ruled him out of Tuesday's penalty shootout against Italy.
Resale tickets soar for Canada-Bosnia FIFA World Cup game
Even though Canada's opponent for its FIFA World Cup opener in Toronto was just determined Tuesday, many of the resale tickets left for the international match come at a steep cost.
World Cup Roundup: 'Milwaukee Messi' Helps Bosnia & Herzegovina Stun Italy
Euphoria for Bosnia and Herzegovina and their Wisconsin-born hero. Despair for Italy who'll now have to watch the World Cup from home yet again. Tuesday's FIFA World Cup qualifiers had plenty of exciting moments.
'The World Cup curse' - Italy sheds tears after missing out again
ROME, April 1 : Italy woke up angry and disillusioned on Wednesday after the national team missed out on the World Cup for the third time in a row by losing a playoff to Bosnia, prolonging a sporting nightmare for the soccer-mad country.
Italy makes heartbreaking history by missing out on third straight World Cup after shootout loss
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'The World Cup curse,' Italy in tears after missing out for third straight time
ROME, April 1 : Italy woke up angry and disillusioned on Wednesday after the national team missed out on the World Cup for the third time in a row after a playoff defeat to Bosnia, prolonging a sporting nightmare for the soccer-mad country.