Soccer-Italy miss out on claiming World Cup spot after N.Ireland stalemate
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European champions Italy missed out on automatic qualification for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Northern Ireland on Monday.
Switzerland won 4-0 against Bulgaria meaning they finish top of Group C with 18 points ahead of Italy on 16.
The Italians have to settle for second place and a playoff spot, four months after their Euro 2020 triumph.
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