Soccer-Italy miss out on claiming World Cup spot after N.Ireland stalemate

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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