Italy failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the third consecutive time, losing to Bosnia-Herzegovina in a penalty shootout. Iraq also secured a World Cup spot, their first since 1986, after defeating Bolivia.
Breakdown
- Italy misses World Cup for third consecutive tournament
- Italy drew 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina and lost on penalties 6s
- Bosnia-Herzegovina qualifies for the FIFA World Cup 21s
- Iraq secures final World Cup spot by beating Bolivia 2-1 29s
- Iraq to appear at World Cup for first time since 1986 41s