Italy has failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the third consecutive time.

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After two consecutive playoff humiliations, Italy travel to Zenica looking to reach their first World Cup since the 2014 tournament in Brazil.

It was at the 2014 World Cup when Ghana had the German national team — who would later go on to become world champions — on the brink of defeat. In the sweltering heat of Fortaleza, the African

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At the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the soccer gods did the United States no favors. A group stage that included tournament heavyweights Germany, a Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal squad, and Ghana (the team that had ousted the USA in two straight World Cups).

Once a dominant force in international soccer, Italy now risks a third straight World Cup absence amid growing pressure and playoff danger.

Looking at the last Italy team to play in an official World Cup match, it becomes clear just how much time has passed since the Azzurri were represented on the biggest stage.The Nazionale will face