Is it right that the Italian national team players behaved inappropriately before losing to Bosnia and being eliminated from the 2026 World Cup playoffs?
On 5 Apr 2026 GMT+7, is it right that the Italian national team players behaved improperly before their defeat to Bosnia, resulting in their elimination from the 2026 World Cup playoffs? This loss means they will miss the 2026 World Cup, marking an incredible third consecutive absence from the world's biggest football tournament.
In the match, Gennaro Gattuso's team lost on penalties to Bosnia 1-4 (after a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes) in the 2026 World Cup playoff final (Path A) at Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica. This was Italy's first loss to Bosnia in 30 years since their last defeat on 6 Nov 1996. From that day until now, they must wait until 2030 for a chance to appear in the World Cup again, if they qualify.
Recent reports state that the Italian players demanded a bonus of 300,000 euros, approximately 11.2 million baht, if they qualified for the 2026 World Cup finals for the first time in 12 years. However, ultimately they lost the chance to earn this bonus due to their elimination.