Chapter 1
The shockwave of the Zenica shootout
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Chapter 2
The money and the law
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Chapter 3
Rebuilding the pitch
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Chapter 4
A nation watches from the sidelines
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The rebuild of Italian football
Ch 1 · The shockwave of the Zenica shootout
lucca The Azzurri are out, for the third time it's true, Zenica's shootout, left them feeling blue.
Fun Fact
World Cup absence: Italy is the first former champion in history to miss three consecutive World Cups, failing to qualify in 2018, 2022, and 2026.
Glossary
shootout (noun)
A tie-breaking procedure in sports where players take turns taking shots at the goal. On March 31, 2026, Italy lost a penalty shootout to Bosnia in Zenica, missing the World Cup.
A tie-breaking procedure in sports where players take turns taking shots at the goal. On March 31, 2026, Italy lost a penalty shootout to Bosnia in Zenica, missing the World Cup.
Quiz
Which country defeated Italy on penalties on March 31, 2026, to eliminate them from the 2026 World Cup?
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Who was the head coach of the Italian national team when they were eliminated in March 2026?
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Which striker led Norway to top Italy's qualification group, forcing Italy into the playoffs?
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Who resigned as the President of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on April 2, 2026?
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Which Italian legend resigned from his role as general manager of the national team alongside Gattuso in April 2026?
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Who was elected as the new FIGC President on June 22, 2026, to lead the federation's rebuild?