They sealed qualification for the first time ever, sneaking through the European qualifiers despite losing their final match against the Netherlands in a result that suited both teams perfectly.

In a must-win battle on the final day of the ICC Men's T20 World 2026 Europe Qualifier, Jersey edged past Scotland off the final ball to stay in contention for the marquee event next year in India and Sri Lanka.

Italy may have fumbled their way out of the last two soccer World Cup qualifying campaigns but their cricket counterparts smashed their way into uncharted territory by booking a maiden Twenty20 World Cup berth on Friday.