<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Italy's men's cricket team, led by former Australian opener Joe Burns, qualifies for the 2026 T20 World Cup for the first time.</li><li>They secured the qualification in the ICC T20 Men's Europe Region final, despite losing to the Netherlands, based on a superior net run rate over Jersey.</li><li>Key players like Burns, Grant Stewart, Emilio Gay, and Jaspreet Singh contributed to Italy's success, with dynamic performances in crucial matches.</li><li>While Italy celebrates their cricketing milestone, their national football team's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Americas remains uncertain.</li></ul>

Italy Qualifies For 2026 T20 World Cup For First Time

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