Italy

In a surprising result that has reverberated across international football circles, the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team defeated the Italy national football team in a high-stakes playoff linked to qualification for the FIFA World Cup. The victory marks a significant milestone for Bosnia and Herzegovina, showcasing the team’s growing competitiveness on the European stage. For Italy, the defeat represents a major setback in its qualification campaign.

Italy’s bid to overturn a first-leg deficit in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals suffered a major blow as defender Riccardo Calafiori has been ruled out of the crucial second leg against Germany. The 22-year-old sustained a knee injury late in Italy’s 2-1 loss at San Siro, prompting his withdrawal from the squad. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed that Calafiori will return to Arsenal for rehabilitation. With forward Mateo Retegui already sidelined, Italy travels to Dortmund undermanned and under pressure.