Al Jazeera
Iraq celebrates qualification for FIFA World Cup 2026
Liberal
The Lions of Mesopotamia secured their World Cup spot with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Bolivia amid war backdrop.
April 1, 2026, 5:19 am
www.sportingnews.com
Iraq snare final World Cup position despite Middle East war disruptions
Conservative
April 1, 2026, 12:24 am
South China Morning Post
World Cup’s last qualifier Iraq plot ‘shock’ while Japan confident of making more history
Liberal
April 1, 2026, 6:00 pm
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philly, get ready to meet Iraq, the final team to qualify for this summer’s FIFA World Cup
Liberal
April 1, 2026, 11:40 am
The Times Of India
FIFA seemingly hit with major glitch as fans’ struggle exposed ahead of World Cup
Conservative
International Sports News: FIFA faced an uneasy moment as World Cup ticket sales reopened, with fans running into confusion. It was expected to be a smooth rollout but quickly t.
April 1, 2026, 7:44 pm
www.foxsports.com
FIFA appears to have technical difficulties with World Cup ticket sales
Conservative
April 1, 2026, 10:55 am
Daily Mail
World Cup chaos as FIFA's ticket blunder leaves fans trapped in wrong queue as seats vanish in last chance to buy
Conservative
April 1, 2026, 11:56 am
Daily Mail
Yes, there are issues, for Steve Clarke and the SFA, but there's no need to panic. And things could be worse... just look at Italy!
Conservative
Deep in the bowels of the Hill Dickinson Stadium, shortly after Steve Clarke had finished his post-match media duties, news of Italy's demise flashed across the TV screens.
April 1, 2026, 10:55 am
The Athletic
Moise Bombito opens up on his fight to return from injury in time for the World Cup
Liberal
April 1, 2026, 10:49 am
Toronto Star
Edin Džeko's inspiration lifts Bosnia to the World Cup and now at 40 he faces a fight to be fit
Liberal
April 1, 2026, 3:18 am
Economic Times
Ailing Italy at new low after missing out on yet another World Cup
Conservative
Italians will once again be forced to watch a World Cup from the sidelines after another play-off disaster highlighted just how far one of the great footballing nations has fallen. Italy, whose European title defence ended at the last 16 in 2024 with a...
April 1, 2026, 1:16 pm
BBC News
Devastated Italians reckon with 'third apocalypse' of World Cup failure
Liberal
April 1, 2026, 6:05 am
www.foxsports.com
Italy's latest World Cup failure labeled '3rd apocalypse.' It's the new norm for the 4-time champion
Conservative
April 1, 2026, 1:59 am
www.foxsports.com
World Cup Roundup: 'Milwaukee Messi' Helps Bosnia & Herzegovina Stun Italy
Conservative
Euphoria for Bosnia and Herzegovina and their Wisconsin-born hero. Despair for Italy. The top moments of Tuesday's World Cup qualifying action.
March 31, 2026, 7:17 pm
CityNews Kitchener
Bosnia and Herzegovina beats Italy to qualify for World Cup; to face Canada
Liberal
March 31, 2026, 3:41 pm
NBC Sports
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy live updates: Stream, TV channel, video highlights
Liberal
March 31, 2026, 2:39 pm
ESPN
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy: TV channel, kick-off time, live stream, referee, injury and team news
Liberal
March 31, 2026, 7:53 am
www.sportingnews.com
Italy out of World Cup 2026: Why Azzurri missing third straight FIFA tournament is generational failure
Conservative
Italy's World Cup nightmare has continued unabated, as the Azzurri fell short of qualification to their third-straight World Cup after defeat to Bosnia & Herzegovina on a penalty shootout.
March 31, 2026, 6:31 pm
The Independent
Italy fail to qualify for third consecutive World Cup after more play-off heartbreak
Liberal
March 31, 2026, 4:16 pm
Daily Mirror
Italy's 'alternative to Rome' that's cheaper and has no tourists
Liberal
March 31, 2026, 7:00 pm
NBC News
Italy misses a third-straight World Cup, losing in penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Liberal
March 31, 2026, 4:15 pm
www.sportingnews.com
World Cup teams qualified: List of nations playing at 2026 FIFA tournament and how qualification works
Conservative
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest tournament of its kind, as the global football governing body has expanded its field for the upcoming competition.
April 1, 2026, 12:32 am
ESPN
Meet 2026 World Cup debutants: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, Uzbekistan
Liberal
March 31, 2026, 2:51 pm
BBC Sport
Afcon 2027: Eritrea one of six nations to advance after 19-year absence from qualifying
Liberal
March 31, 2026, 2:15 pm
GB News
World Cup group stage in full: Groups CONFIRMED after last six teams reach finals
Conservative
March 31, 2026, 11:46 pm
GB News
Italy make unwanted history in World Cup heartbreak as Bosnia inflict penalty defeat
Conservative
Italy's World Cup nightmare has deepened after Gennaro Gattuso's side suffered a crushing 4-1 penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in Tuesday's playoff final in Zenica
April 1, 2026, 12:41 am
The Boston Globe
Italy misses out on third straight world cup with shootout loss
Liberal
March 31, 2026, 6:29 pm
The Athletic
Italy fail to reach 2026 World Cup after penalty shootout defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina
Liberal
March 31, 2026, 3:41 pm
NBC Sports
Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-1 Italy: 10-man Italy to miss third-straight World Cup
Liberal
March 31, 2026, 3:43 pm
ESPN
Türkiye will be USMNT's stiffest test in World Cup group stage
Liberal
Türkiye could be one of the World Cup's most dangerous outsiders. Are they now Group D favorites over the U.S.? Here's what to know about the team.
March 31, 2026, 4:56 pm
The Athletic
Turkey completes USA’s World Cup group, ramps up overall difficulty
Liberal
March 31, 2026, 2:43 pm
The Jerusalem Post
Turkey’s intelligence chief lays out country’s vision for Middle East, world
Conservative
March 31, 2026, 12:08 pm
Daily Mail
Video: Striker Deni Juric reacts to facing Turkey at the World Cup
Conservative
April 1, 2026, 1:06 am
NPR
FIFA boosts World Cup ticket prices once again : NPR
Liberal
FIFA has raised prices for over 40 games of the World Cup in its latest sale that kicked off Wednesday, according to an NPR count. The most expensive tickets to the final now cost $10,900.
April 1, 2026, 6:11 pm
www.foxsports.com
FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening
Conservative
April 1, 2026, 10:55 am
South China Morning Post
Fifa raises top ticket price for World Cup final from US$8,680 to US$10,990 as sales reopen
Liberal
April 2, 2026, 1:25 am
www.sportingnews.com
Best teams who won't be playing at World Cup 2026: Italy, Denmark among top-ranked countries that failed to qualify
Conservative
Here are the biggest football nations that will miss out on this summer's World Cup.
April 1, 2026, 5:12 am
Daily Express
How Italy, Wales and Ireland can still play at 2026 World Cup despite being knocked out
Conservative
April 2, 2026, 1:17 am
NBC Sports
Sweden, Turkiye, Czechia, Bosnia, DR Congo, Iraq qualify for 2026 World Cup via playoffs
Liberal
April 1, 2026, 9:52 am
CTVNews
Italian soccer in a nightmare after 3rd consecutive World Cup failure
Liberal
After letting the final Bosnian penalty slip under his reach on Tuesday, Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma remained on his knees, putting his hands on his head in utter disbelief.
April 1, 2026, 9:24 am
The Guardian
Italy miss out on World Cup again after Bosnia and Herzegovina’s shootout triumph
Liberal
March 31, 2026, 3:56 pm
The Athletic
Italy fail to reach 2026 World Cup after penalty shootout defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina
Liberal
March 31, 2026, 3:41 pm
NBC News
Italy misses a third-straight World Cup, losing in penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Liberal
March 31, 2026, 4:15 pm








