July 10, 2026 01:01 am (IST)
Italy lose to Sweden, fails to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2018
London, Nov 14 (IBNS): Italy has failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2018 to be held in Russia, after losing to Sweden in a playoff match, media reports said.
This is the first time since 1958, Italy will not be playing in a football World Cup.
Italy has lost to Sweden in an aggregate 0-1.
Italy has so far won four World Cup titles.
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