WORLD CUP | Italy Out of Under-20 World Cup After Penalty Shootout Loss to Denmark

Italy failed to qualify for the 2027 Under-20 World Cup after losing a penalty shootout to Denmark following their exit from the Under-19 European Championship, according to Yahoo Sports. Italy finished third in their group in Wales after beating Serbia 2-0, drawing Croatia 0-0 and losing 1-0 to Ukraine on Sunday, then drew Denmark 0-0 after extra time in a play-off before losing on penalties, with Simon Stuker converting the winner after Destiny Elimoghale missed in sudden death.