Italy have failed to qualify for back-to-back World Cups after a shock defeat to North Macedonia, while Portugal and Wales secured their spots in the next round. SLInt MORE:
By SL InternationalPortugal advanced to the next round of the World Cup play-offs after defeating Turkey 3-1 on Thursday night.
Diogo Jota, who started ahead of Joao Felix, doubled Portugal's three minutes before the halftime break after being set up by Otavio. The Welsh got the breakthrough after 25 minutes courtesy of a superb free-kick from Real Madrid star Gareth Bale.Marcel Sabitzer did reduce the deficit for the visitors in the 64th minute, but Wales held on to advance to the final round of the play-offs.European champions Italy will not be competing at the World Cup after suffering a shock 1-0 loss to North Macedonia.
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