Capello Brands Italy’s 2026 World Cup Exit a ‘Sporting Disgrace’

Former Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello condemned Italy’s shock failure to reach the 2026 World Cup after a 1-1 draw and penalty shootout loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina. He called it “a sporting tragedy” for a nation with four World Cup titles. Capello told Marca the result is unacceptable given Italy’s football heritage, describing it as one of the worst moments in recent history. Italy last appeared at the 2014 World Cup, finishing bottom of its group. The 2026 tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 across Canada, the United States and Mexico.

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