The 2026 World Cup hasn't officially kicked off yet, but Tuesday's final qualifying matches brought us plenty of excitement and drama that made the day feel like a World Cup day. All four UEFA playoff matches were either decided by a goal or in penalty kicks. Four-time World Cup champion Italy was among the eight European nations looking to secure its bid for the 2026 World Cup, but the Azzuri fell short of qualifying for a third straight tournament with its loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday. Elsewhere, Türkiye, Sweden and Czechia each punched their tickets into the 2026 World Cup in t...
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