The last time Italy played in the World Cup...

It’s been a hell of a long time.

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This Thursday evening, Italy will be playing for its place at the World Cup . On the pitch in Bergamo, the Italians will host Northern Ireland in a bid to secure a ticket to the playoff final for a spot at the World Cup .

This is something the Italians have had very little success with in recent editions, having not played in a World Cup since 2014.

12 years can feel like a long time. To give you an idea, the last time Italy played in a World Cup ...

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