Italy fail to qualify for the Under-20 World Cup after losing to Denmark on penalties. The defeat follows Italy’s exit from the Under-19 European Championship, leaving them unable to secure qualification for the next Under-20 tournament. Both reports say Italy had been finalists at the 2023 Under-20 World Cup, but they are eliminated this time in a shoot-out against Denmark. The match ends with Italy and Denmark level after regular and any extra time, with Denmark winning the penalty shoot-out. As a result, Italy’s Under-20 campaign ends without a place at the World Cup. The outlets also note the broader context that Italy’s earlier Under-19 results contribute to their failure to reach the Under-20 World Cup. The penalty loss is the decisive factor in a match that determines qualification, ending Italy’s bid despite their prior success at the Under-20 level.