why is italy not in the world cup

Why did Italy not qualify for the World Cup in 2018? * Italy finished in second place of Group G in the qualification for the 2018 World Cup. dancing in the burning room * They then failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 60 years after being held to a 0-0 home draw in 2017 by a defiant Sweden, who booked a place at the finals in Russia with a 1-0 . dancing in the burning room