The 2026 World Cup is the first to feature 48 teams, yet even with more places than ever, some of the biggest names in international football are missing. Italy, ranked 12ᵗʰ in the world, are the highest-ranked absentee, left out for a third tournament in a row. Their absence, along with several other established sides, [...]
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