Italy will not play in FIFA World Cup for the first time in last 60 years

Italy fail to qualify for first World Cup in 60 years after play-off defeat to Sweden

Milan: Four-time world champion Italy's team missed the FIFA World Cup in Russia in 2018, this is the first time in 60 years when Italy's team will not play in the FIFA World Cup.

To enter the World Cup, Italy had to beat Sweden, because in the first round they were already defeated by Sweden by 1-0. But the result of the match played at Italy's home ground ended on a 0-0 draw but Sweden won an aggregate 1-0, with Sweden taking the 1-0 lead to the World Cup and booked their entry tickets. Sweden played World Cup for the first time since 2006

This is the first time in 60 years when Italy's team failed to reach the FIFA World Cup before Italy had last played in FIFA World Cup in 1958.

The Italian team showed their best in this match against Sweden but failed to convert the chances given during the match to the goal. Match tied without a goal. Sweden won an aggregate 1-0 because they had beaten Italy 1-0 in the first qualifying match.

After the match, all the Italian players sitting on the pitch, Georgia Chilani started crying. With it, Italian goalkeeper Buffon said goodbye to football. The 39-year-old player has represented Italy in 175 international matches, he was dreaming of playing for the sixth time but announced the retirement after the match yesterday.