Gennaro Gattuso is expected to leave his role as head coach of Italy national football team, according to Sky Sport, following the nation’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, İdman.Biz reports.
Italy’s campaign ended in disappointment in the play-off final, where they were held to a 1–1 draw by Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team before losing 4–1 on penalties. The result extended a difficult period for the Azzurri, who have now struggled to assert themselves consistently on the international stage despite their historic pedigree.
Gattuso, appointed with the task of rebuilding the national side, was unable to guide Italy through a challenging qualification path, and his departure now appears imminent as the federation looks to reset ahead of the next cycle.
Among the leading candidates to replace him are Antonio Conte, currently in charge of Napoli, and Massimiliano Allegri of AC Milan. Both coaches bring significant experience at the highest level and could be tasked with restoring Italy’s competitiveness ahead of future major tournaments.
The Italian federation is expected to move quickly in appointing a successor, with the aim of stabilising the squad and rebuilding confidence after another major qualification setback.
