Italy earned some redemption by qualifying for the 2024 UEFA European Championship early on Tuesday. Italy needed just a point against Ukraine to claim second spot in Group C and avoid the dreaded playoffs, and they managed a 0-0 draw in Germany. However, there were some nervy moments for the Azzurri. Italy failed to qualify for the past two World Cups after losing playoffs — to Sweden and North Macedonia. After the Azzurri missed out on the 2018 World Cup, they went on to win the following European Championship.