Italy failed to qualify world cup 2018.

One of the biggest nations in the world of football will not be going to the World Cup next year, after Italy fell short in their play-off tie against Sweden. 

For the first time since 1958, Italy will not be going to the FIFA World Cup™. Sweden held on to force a goalless draw in the second leg at the San Siro to defeat the Italians 1-0 on aggregate in their Russia 2018 play-off.