Roberto Mancini's side failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, but the reigning European champions could sensationally be awarded a spot... 😲
Roberto Mancini's side failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup for the second consecutive time following their 1-0 play-off defeat to North Macedonia in March.But the reigning European champions could be awarded a spot in Qatar IF Ecuador are removed from the tournament. Ecuador are under investigation by FIFA over allegations of fielding an ineligible player in World Cup qualifying. If true, FIFA rules state that the South American nation could have to forfeit their World Cup spot.
"There is still a chance to see Italy at the World Cup and it’s more concrete than what people think," he said via "Apparently, Ecuador have used a player who was not allowed to be on the pitch and could pay for it." Chimenti continued by explaining how Italy could be offered a route back into the World Cup by the world football's governing body."If it happens, another country should replace them and the FIFA rules state that the highest country in the FIFA ranking should be recalled, at the moment, it is Italy," he added. They missed out on a place in Russia and, at the moment, won't be in Qatar.
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