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Italian Politics and World Cup Disappointment

Updated 2026-06-20 20:20 UTC 1 source Negative

Giorgia Meloni's government faces a bitter political battle following Italy’s third consecutive World Cup failure. The team’s performance has sparked controversy and criticism.

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In the World Cup’s missing country, failure sparks bitter political battle

Giorgia Meloni’s government is keen to extend control over Italian football as fans mourn a third consecutive World Cup debacle.

2026-06-20 20:15 UTC