Four-time world
champions Italy will not be at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia following their 0-0 home draw
against Sweden in the second leg of their European play-off qualifier on
Monday.
The draw ensured that
Sweden go through 1-0 on aggregate after winning the first-leg by the same
scoreline.
This is the first time
since the 1958 edition held in Sweden that Italy have failed to qualify for the
FIFA World Cup.
However, Sweden will
be making a return to the World Cup after missing out in the 2010 and 2014
editions in South Africa and Brazil respectively.
This will be Sweden’s 12th
appearance at the World Cup since making their debut at the second edition held
in 1934 in Italy.
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