Italy's World Cup hopes fade after losing two straight qualifying matches, jeopardizing their qualification prospects.

Italy's World Cup hopes have been hit by a series of setbacks in the qualifiers. After failing to qualify for the tournament at the last edition, Italy has now lost two consecutive qualifying matches. The loss has threatened to jeopardize their qualification prospects.

Italy's World Cup hopes were initially buoyed by their impressive performance during the UEFA Euro 2016 campaign. They defeated Germany and Spain in the group stages, earning them a spot in the knockout stage. However, they faced tough opponents such as Portugal, France, and England, who all had stronger teams than Italy.

The results against Portugal and France were particularly disappointing. Both games saw Italy struggle with poor performances that led to their elimination from the competition. Similarly, the game against England was also marred by poor team management and defensive errors that cost them a point.

This setback has put a damper on Italy's World Cup dreams. They will need to find ways to improve their performance in the upcoming matches if they want to secure their place in the tournament. Without any clear indication of how they can do so, it is difficult to predict whether Italy will be able to make it through to the knockout stage.

In conclusion, Italy's World Cup hopes have been severely dented by their recent losses in the qualifiers. While they still have the potential to perform well, there are no guarantees that they will qualify for the tournament. As such, it remains to be seen whether Italy will be able to bounce back from this setback and reach the knockout stage of the tournament.