Zenica, April 1 -- In a stunning turn of events during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers final, Italy suffered a heartbreaking exit from the World Cup qualification race after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a tense penalty shootout (4-1), marking their third consecutive failure to reach the global tournament.

Italy, a four-time World Cup champion, once again found itself on the wrong side of fortune, extending a disappointing run that has raised serious questions about the team's consistency and ability to perform in crucial matches. Having already missed the previous two editions of the tournament, the latest setback further compounds the nation's prolonged footballing struggles on the international stage.

Italy began the match on a p...