5 reasons why Italy has failed to qualify for 3 consecutive World Cups - apnews.com
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Italy has failed to qualify for three consecutive FIFA World Cups, according to AP News analysis of contributing factors.
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Italy has failed to qualify for three consecutive FIFA World Cups—2018, 2022, and 2026—a historically unprecedented drought for one of soccer's traditional powerhouses. The Azzurri won the World Cup in 2006 and reached the final in 1994, making their current absence from the tournament a stunning reversal of fortune. AP News examines five key factors behind this collapse, which likely include aging squad composition, tactical inflexibility, poor performance in qualifying matches, and competition from stronger European rivals. Italy's failure to reach even the European Championship final in recent years underscores a deeper structural decline in the national program. The sustained absence threatens Italy's status as a soccer elite and raises questions about talent development and coaching strategy within the Italian federation.
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