Italy wants to avoid a national tragedy

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• ⬤ Italy's national football team is set to play a crucial match against Northern Ireland to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
• ⬤ A win for Italy would not guarantee their ticket to the tournament, as they would still need to defeat the winner of the Wales-Bosnia and Herzegovina match.
• ⬤ Italy has never missed three consecutive World Cups, and a repeat of this feat would be a historic disaster for the team.