In an era where qualifying campaigns seem much less tortuous, some nations continue to get tripped up.
Italy remains the most significant case in recent years. Considered one of the most prestigious selections in national football, the Nazionale has failed to qualify for the last two editions (2018, 2022).
Gianluigi Donnarumma, captain of Italy.
And the specter of a new catastrophe continues to loom this year since Italy will still have to go through the roadblock to hope to stamp its ticket for America.
Germany is in danger
However, Italy is not the only European powerhouse to be in danger. Germany is also in a rather uncomfortable position. Although leader of its group thanks to a better goal difference than Slovakia, Julian Nagelsmann’s team can still be beaten by its runner-up.
And that’s good, since the clash of this group opposes these two nations this Monday evening. Beaten in Slovakia on September 4 (0-2), Germany must not underestimate its opponent of the day…
